SNAP UPDATE: January 2022 Benefits Wednesday, December 22, 2021 As previously reported, the federal government changed the extra, emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments that several SNAP recipients had been receiving since March of ... Read article
UPDATED: DHS Providence Has Closed Thursday, December 02, 2021 CRANSTON - As part of the Rhode Island Department of Human Services' (DHS) relocation plans, the Providence 206 Elmwood Avenue location has closed. ... Read article
DHS Awards Grant to Amos House, Dorcas International to Offer Expanded Benefits Counseling Wednesday, December 01, 2021 The Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) is supporting Amos House and Dorcas International with ex ... Read article
SNAP UPDATE: December 2021 Benefits Monday, November 22, 2021 As previously reported, the federal government changed the extra, emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments that several SNAP recipients had ... Read article
SNAP UPDATE: November 2021 Benefits Monday, October 25, 2021 As previously reported, the federal government changed the extra, emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments that several SNAP recipients had been receiving since March of ... Read article
A Temporary Change to DHS Call Center Hours Monday, October 18, 2021 The Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) is announcing a temporary change to the Call Center hours for October 18, 2021. To help with the high volu ... Read article
SNAP UPDATE: October 2021 Benefits Monday, September 27, 2021 As previously reported, the federal government changed the extra, emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments that several SNAP recipients had been receiving since March of ... Read article
SNAP Income and Benefit Changes Happening on Oct. 1, 2021 Friday, September 10, 2021 At the beginning of every federal fiscal year, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (USDA FNS) adjusts maximum Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) b ... Read article
Stop & Shop Now Accepting EBT Card Payments for Online Orders Friday, August 27, 2021 The Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) is pleased to share a prominent Rhode Island retailer is now accepting EBT card payments for online orders. ... Read article
SNAP UPDATE: September 2021 Benefits Thursday, August 26, 2021 As previously reported, the federal government changed the extra, emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments that several SNAP recipients had been receiving since March of ... Read article