Rhode Island EBT card: balance, replacements and where to use it

What do I do if my Rhode Island EBT card is lost or stolen?

Short answer: Call 888-979-9939.

Rhode Island lists 888-979-9939 as the EBT customer service number. That line handles lost, stolen or damaged cards, PIN changes and balance questions.

Report a lost or stolen card as soon as you notice it. Once a card is reported, the state cancels it and orders a replacement.

Source: Rhode Island state agency page on EBT card help; USDA SNAP State Directory: Rhode Island

Which online stores accept EBT in Rhode Island?

Short answer: USDA lists 19 online retailers for Rhode Island.

USDA lists these retailers as approved to take SNAP EBT online in Rhode Island. Approval can cover delivery, pickup or both, and it can change, so check the store before you order.

• ALDI
• Amazon
• BJs Wholesale Club
• Brigido's
• Cartwheel RI
• CVS Banners
• Dashmart
• Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
• Dollar General
• Family Dollar
• Gopuff
• Price Rite
• Shaws
• Stop & Shop
• Target
• Thrive Market
• Walgreens
• Walmart
• Whole Foods

Source: USDA SNAP State Directory: Rhode Island

How do I apply for SNAP in Rhode Island?

Short answer: Through the Rhode Island state agency.

In Rhode Island the program is called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). USDA's state directory lists the state's own website and application page, linked at the top of this page. Only the state agency can decide whether you qualify.

Source: USDA SNAP State Directory: Rhode Island

Can I use EBT at restaurants in Rhode Island?

Short answer: Yes, in some cases.

Rhode Island is on USDA's list of states that run the Restaurant Meals Program. It lets SNAP households where everyone is elderly, disabled or homeless use EBT at approved restaurants. Each restaurant has to be approved, so ask your state agency which ones take part.

• How the Restaurant Meals Program works

Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Administration: SNAP Restaurant Meals Program (page text supplied by the editor) (USDA page updated August 7, 2026)

Does Rhode Island restrict soda or candy with SNAP?

Short answer: Not on USDA's list.

Rhode Island is not on USDA's list of states with an approved SNAP food restriction waiver. Under federal rules, soda and candy are eligible foods there. This can change if the state asks for a waiver.

• SNAP soda and candy restrictions by state

Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Administration: SNAP Food Restriction Waivers (page text supplied by the editor) (USDA page updated November 3, 2026)