The Food Stamp program helps low-income households purchase food.
Eligibility for persons over 60 or disabled:
Household size: |
1 person |
2 persons |
| Monthly net income: |
$851 |
$1,141 |
| Resources: |
$3,000 |
$3,000 |
Possible deductions from gross income may include a standard deduction for household and telephone expenses, an earned income deduction for working households and specified deductions for medical expenses and excess shelter costs to help meet the above guidelines.
Adults who are eligible for the Food Stamp program receive their benefits using a special Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. Individuals can use their EBT card at grocery and retail food stores across the state.
Seniors may request a home interview.
Call these area offices:
Newport/Aquidneck Island |
849-6000 |
| Northern Rhode Island |
235-6300 |
| Pawtucket |
729-5400 |
| Providence |
222-7276 |
| South County |
1-800-282-7021 |
| Warwick |
1-800-282-7021 |
You may also call the Food Stamp Hotline at 1-866-306-0270
.
