Food Stamps Application Instructions
In order to apply for Rhode Island SNAP (Food Stamps) Food Assistance, please use one of the following methods:
Apply Online
You can apply online for Food Assistance through SNAP (Food Stamps) in Rhode Island. Use this link to file your application online.
Apply via Mail
You can also apply for Food Assistance through SNAP (Food Stamps) in Rhode Island by downloading application and sending to DHS office. Use this link to download SNAP application.
Please download this application if you're 60 years of age or above.
You can read instructions about filing an application through mail by clicking here.
Apply in Person
You can also apply for SNAP (Food Stamps) in person by visiting your local DHS office or Community Action Program office. You can use this link to find a DHS office near you.
What happens after you send your application
After you send your application to DHS either through online portal or by sending it in mail, you will given an appointment. You will have to take necessary documents with you when going to the interview. You can call at (401) 462-5300 to get information on what documents you may need to bring along for the interview.
Eligibility Requirements
It's easy to qualify for SNAP (Food Stamps) benefits for low-income households in Rhode Island. Households will have to meet the following eligibility guidelines to participate in Rhode Island SNAP Food Stamps.
- Be a U.S citizen or a qualified alien
- Be a resident of Rhode Island
- Must have income and resources below the income limits set by SNAP
Resource Eligibility
Households will have to meet the following resources eligibility:
- Households with an elderly or disabled person: Such households can have up to $3,000 in resources
- All other households: Such households will can only have up to $2,000 in resources
Income Eligibility
Households with income below 185% of the Federal Poverty Line (FPL) will qualify for SNAP benefits if they meet other program requirements.
Here is an income chart according to the number of people in the household. It will help you determine quickly whether you meet income guidelines for Rhode Island SNAP (Food Stamps) or not:
| Household Size | Gross Annual Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $14,079/td> |
| 2 | $18,941 |
| 3 | $23,803 |
| 4 | $28,665 |
| 5 | $33,527 |
| 6 | $38,389 |
| 7 | $43,251 |
| 8 | $48,113 |
For a household with members exceeding eight, you can add $4,862 for each additional member of the household to compute gross annual income for SNAP Food Stamps.
You can use pre-screening tool to determine your eligibility for the Food Stamps program in Rhode Island. Please use this link for the tool.