Press Releases

CRANSTON - As part of the Rhode Island Department of Human Services' (DHS) relocation plans, the Providence 206 Elmwood Avenue location has closed.  ...

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The Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) is supporting Amos House and Dorcas International with ex ...

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As previously reported, the federal government changed the extra, emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments that several SNAP recipients had ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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. ...

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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 ...

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With news that Tropical Storm Henri may impact Rhode Island this weekend and power outages may occur, the state Department of Human Services (DHS) would like to remin ...

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