Attention RI SNAP Beneficiaries Please be aware there is currently fraudulent activity taking place in other states affecting SNAP Benefits on EBT cards. While we do not believe there is any activity of this nature currently taking place in Rhode Island, please be advised you will never be asked to sign up for instant cash benefits or be asked to provide personal information, your card number, or PIN. If you ever receive a call, email, text, or social media invitation to do so, never click any links or provide the requested information.Please know, ebtEdge will never request this type of information from you. Please remember to protect yourself by changing your PIN frequently – using a different PIN each time – or by freezing your card. If you are uncertain about or confused by a suspicious inquiry, please contact DHS and call the EBT customer service line at 1-888-979-9939 to change your PIN. You can find more information on how best to protect yourself from possible SNAP-related fraud here.
Translation Services Available If you are seeking information about DHS programs and services in a language other than English, translation services are available to you at no cost. Persons with disabilities requiring another form of communication, such as auxiliary aids for hearing and the visually impaired, can inform DHS about their needs so appropriate accommodations can be made.
LIHEAP Eligibility & How To Apply To receive help from LIHEAP... Households must meet 60% of Rhode Island's Median Income Levels that are set each program year. See the current guidelines here. You don't have to be on public assistance You don't need to have an unpaid heating bill You can either rent or own your home Application Process DHS administers the program, but applications are taken at local Community Action Program (CAP) agencies. Your local CAP agency will walk you through the application process, but below are some important points: In most cases, applications are taken from September through May each year. New applicants should apply in person. CAP agencies provide convenient, safe intake locations and will arrange for older adults or disabled individuals to apply at an intake site. Applicants who received heating assistance benefits the prior year will usually be mailed the application renewal forms by the CAP agency. Please be sure to update your address with your CAP agency if necessary. Learn more and how to apply by contacting your local Community Action Program agency.