Government of the Virgin Islands of the United States 
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 
 
Press Contact: 
Ryan Nugent 
Director of Communications 
Phone: (340) 725-4924 
ryan.nugent@dhs.vi.gov 
 
 
For Immediate Release: 30 October 2023 
 
DHS ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CLOSURE TO SNAP CERTIFICATION UNITS IN 
BOTH DISTRICTS TO ACCOMMODATE TRAININGS 
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services VIDHS, Division of Family 
Assistance is advising the community that the DFA SNAP Certification Units in the STX and STT/STJ 
Districts will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, from 8:00am -5:00pm to accommodate 
staff meetings/training. 
 
These end-of-the-month training sessions serve as an opportunity to review any new routine daily/monthly 
activities, challenges that may be impacting productivity/service delivery and improvements that can be 
made to resolve the challenges. 
 
Drop boxes are available between the hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm at the DHS Mars Hill Offices, in 
Frederiksted, St. Croix and DHS Knud Hansen Complex in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas. 
 
Telephone numbers to call: 
 
• 
St. Thomas (340) 774-0930, (340) 774-2399 – 
 
• 
St. Croix SNAP (340) 772-7100 ext. 7159/7025 
 
The USVI Department of Human Services apologizes for any inconvenience. 
 
For more information, please visit the Department of Human Services website, www.dhs.gov.vi or on 
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/usvidhs) at US Virgin Islands Department of Human Services. 
 
The Department of Human Services (VIDHS) exists to provide social services to members in our community 
with diverse needs. In times of national uncertainty and hardship we act as a safety-net and exist to inspire 
hope and empower change through non- judgmental, quality delivery of needed services and resources. 
 
The Bryan-Roach Administration is investing in the Territory’s people, infrastructure, and future through 
transparency, stabilizing the economy, restoring trust in the government, and ensuring that recovery projects 
are completed as quickly as possible. Visit transparency.vi.gov. 
 
 
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