In 2024, just under 145,000 Rhode Island residents — or approximately 13% of the population — received SNAP benefits.

Rhea Rasquinha
Rhea Rasquinha is a Metro editor covering development and infrastructure. She also serves as the co-chief of illustrations. She previously covered College Hill, Fox Point and the Jewelry District. Rhea is a senior from New York studying Biomedical Engineering.
Article featuring this media:
More
L1230835.jpg
By Ben Kang | April 1Poitevien will replace Interim Vice President Russell Carey '91, who was appointed in June 2024.