New federal laws affect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in Rhode Island. Some may take effect the next time you renew your benefits. If your benefits are affected because of these changes, you will receive a Benefit Decision Notice from DHS that shows changes to your SNAP benefits because of the new federal laws. The notice may include information about new work requirements you may need to meet to receive SNAP. Please visit the links below for more information.

SNAP recipients who are age 18 through 64 who are able to work, but not working 80 hours a month, and have no minor-age children in their SNAP household are known as Able-Bodied Adults without Dependents (ABAWDS).

Welcome | RI Department of Human Services
ABAWDs | RI Department of Human Services