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.
Research, Reports and Newsletters “DHS’ success is critical to the success of us as a state. If we don’t support vulnerable individuals and families in meeting their basic needs then we will never achieve our broader economic, educational and quality of life goals." - former DHS Director Courtney E. Hawkins The following are research, reports and newsletter about SNAP. Reports The Rhode Island SNAP Report provides a snapshot in time for caseload and demographic data as well as other helpful program information for that year. Read the latest annual reports below. 2021 Rhode Island SNAP Report PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 2020 Rhode Island SNAP Report PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 2019 Rhode Island SNAP Report PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes