Rhode Island will send out all direct payments to state residents participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for the month of August in two days.
The SNAP benefits, otherwise known as food stamps, will be worth up to $1,691 for Rhode Island beneficiaries enrolled in the federal assistance program. All benefits for next month will arrive Tuesday.A household of eight can receive a maximum payment of $1,691, while a household of four is allotted a maximum of $939, and a household of one receives up to $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.The amounts distributed 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.
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