SNAP Cost of Living Adjustment Update Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries will see a change to their benefits due to the annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) that occurs at the start of every federal fiscal year (Oct. 1). Learn more about the upcoming changes here: https://dhs.ri.gov/programs-and-services/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/supplemental-nutrition-0
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An Organization of Opportunity Through the compassionate delivery of critical safety net and other supportive services, the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) is committed to ensuring that individuals and families in Rhode Island have access to the supports they need to achieve their goals. Learn More About DHS Press Releases All press releases Governor McKee, DHS Announce $26 Million in LIHEAP Grants to be Available to RIers Monday, September 30, 2024 CRANSTON, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) are pleased to announce that applications for the 2024-2025 heating season will be accepte ... Read article Rhode Island Works Families See Increase in Benefits from the FY 2025 State Budget Wednesday, September 04, 2024 CRANSTON, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the RI Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced a permanent 20% increase to Rhode Island Works (RIW) benefits. ... Read article DHS Recognizes SNAP Outreach Community Partners Tuesday, July 09, 2024 The Rhode Island Department of Human Services recently recognized a number of community-based organizations for their partnership in helping Rhode Islanders learn about the availability, applicatio ... Read article All press releases SNAP: Nutrition Assistance Program Information Program Eligibility EBT Card Apply Now Learn About P-EBT Report Fraud DHS Customer Portal Other Programs Child Care and CCAP RI Works (Cash Assistance) Energy Assistance Programs Long Term Services & Supports General Public Assistance (GPA) All Programs
Governor McKee, DHS Announce $26 Million in LIHEAP Grants to be Available to RIers Monday, September 30, 2024 CRANSTON, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) are pleased to announce that applications for the 2024-2025 heating season will be accepte ... Read article
Rhode Island Works Families See Increase in Benefits from the FY 2025 State Budget Wednesday, September 04, 2024 CRANSTON, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the RI Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced a permanent 20% increase to Rhode Island Works (RIW) benefits. ... Read article
DHS Recognizes SNAP Outreach Community Partners Tuesday, July 09, 2024 The Rhode Island Department of Human Services recently recognized a number of community-based organizations for their partnership in helping Rhode Islanders learn about the availability, applicatio ... Read article
SNAP: Nutrition Assistance Program Information Program Eligibility EBT Card Apply Now Learn About P-EBT
Other Programs Child Care and CCAP RI Works (Cash Assistance) Energy Assistance Programs Long Term Services & Supports General Public Assistance (GPA) All Programs