Food stamps: Direct payments worth up to $1,691 arrive to Rhode Island residents in five days

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will send out all direct payments to Rhode Island residents for the month of August in five days.

The SNAP benefits, otherwise known as food stamps, will be worth up to $1,691 for Rhode Island residents enrolled in the program. All benefits for next month will arrive on Aug. 1.

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The number of SNAP beneficiaries in Rhode Island is around 139,400 residents (or about 13% of the state population). More than 41,200,000 people (or about 12% of the national population) receive food stamps across the country.

In Rhode Island, the average payment per household member for each month is $183.

A household of eight can receive a maximum payment of $1,691, while a household of one is allotted a maximum of $281. SNAP adds up to $211 for each additional member in a Rhode Island household.

The monthly amount for active SNAP recipients is available for use through an electronic benefit transfer card, which can be swiped at checkout like a debit card in grocery or convenience stores, supermarkets, farmers’ markets, and participating online retailers.

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The SNAP benefits schedule for fiscal 2023 began Oct. 1 and will end Sept. 30.

The amounts sent out each month depend on the given household’s income, size, expenses, and resources. Additional guidance for Rhode Island SNAP payments can be found through the state’s Department of Human Services.