1303 Hospital Ground   •   STE 1   • St. Thomas, VI 00802-6722 • (340) 774-0930 
3012 Golden Rock • Christiansted, VI 00802   • (340) 718-2980 
www.dhs.vi.gov 
 
 
GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES 
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 
 
 
Press Contact: 
 
Ryan Nugent 
Director of Communications  
Ryan.nugent@dhs.vi.gov 
 
Phone: (340) 725-4924 
 
PRESS RELEASE  
For Immediate Release: 17 November 2022 
 
DHS SENIOR CITIZENS AFFAIRS PROGRAM ACTIVITIES HALTED AS SENIOR 
CLIENTS ATTEND MINI AGRICULTURAL FAIR ON STT 
 
U.S. Virgin Islands - The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services, Senior Citizens Affairs Division Programs will temporarily halt 
activities and programs on Friday, November 18, 2022, in St. Thomas/St. John District, for SCA staff to accompany their senior clients to 
the VI Department of Agriculture Mini Agricultural Fair at St. Thomas Bordeaux Agriculture Ground. 
 
This year the VI Department of Agriculture decided to partner with VIDHS, Division of Senior Citizens Affairs to distribute 200 fresh produce 
bags to qualifying seniors on our programs. The Senior Market Distribution allows for food issuance and nutrition education to eligible 
participants.  
 
During this event, there will be speakers to include farmers, dieticians, basket, and broom makers discussing topics on healthy food 
options, food preparation demonstrations, crafts such as broom making, heritage music and dancing to name a few. Our Queen Louise 
Home for the Aged Kitchen Managers/Executive Chefs will help with meal preparation of meats. 
 
On November 18, 2022, Meals on Wheels will deliver to critical clients in an abbreviated run, then staff will head to Bordeaux to help with 
distributions to our senior clients attending the event. 
 
Homemakers/PCA employees will provide direct care as usual to assigned clients on that day. Programs attending the event APS (but 
on call for emergencies) Family Care Givers Support Program, SCSEP, FGP, RSVP, Nutrition Meals on Wheels, Senior Centers, Queen 
Louise Home for the Aged (6 residents), Lucinda Millin Home, l&R-SPAP’ 
 
The VI 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. 
Please visit the Department of Human Services website, www.dhs.gov.vi for more information.  
 
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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