Providence Regional Family Center Food Stamp Office located in Providence, RI, administers the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for Providence residents. Often called “food stamps,” SNAP benefits provide nutrition assistance for income-eligible households. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the SNAP program, and SNAP Offices distribute benefits to Providence residents. The program reduces food insecurity and poverty by providing supplemental nutrition assistance for low-income households.