Rhode Island will distribute all direct payments to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients for the month of August in seven days.

The SNAP benefits, otherwise known as food stamps, will be worth up to $1,691 for Rhode Island recipients. All benefits will arrive to state residents on Aug. 1.

FOOD STAMPS: FIRST MONTHLY DIRECT PAYMENT WORTH AVERAGE OF $181 TO GO OUT IN EIGHT DAYS IN VIRGINIA

The number of SNAP beneficiaries in Rhode Island is around 139,400 residents (or about 13% of the state population). Over 41,200,000 people, or about 12% of the national population, receive food stamps across the country.

In Rhode Island, the average payment per household member for each month is $183.

A household of eight can receive a maximum payment of $1,691, while a household of four is allotted a maximum of $939. Additionally, a household of one receives up to $281. SNAP adds up to $211 for each additional member in Rhode Island.

The monthly amount for active SNAP recipients is available for use through an electronic benefits transfer card, which can be swiped at checkout in grocery or convenience stores, supermarkets, farmers’ markets, and participating online retailers. The EBT card is used similarly to a debit card.

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The current payment schedule took effect on Oct. 1 and will end on Sept. 30 for fiscal 2023.

The amounts sent out each month depend on each household’s income, size, expenses, and resources. Additional guidance for Rhode Island SNAP payments can be found through the state's Department of Human Services.