Rhode Island will distribute all direct payments to residents who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for the month of August in one day.

The SNAP benefits, otherwise known as food stamps, will be worth up to $1,691 for Rhode Island beneficiaries enrolled in the federal assistance program. All benefits for next month will arrive Tuesday.

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The number of SNAP participants in Rhode Island is over 167,000, accounting for about 18% of the state population, according to data from 2019. More than 41,200,000 people, which is about 12% of the national population, receive food stamps across the country as of fiscal 2022.

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

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

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

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The SNAP benefits schedule for fiscal 2023 began on Oct. 1 and will end on Sept. 30.

The amounts distributed each month depend on the given 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.