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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: 29 December 2022 
 
DHS ANNOUNCES CLOSURE TO DFA SNAP 
CERTIFICATION UNITS IN BOTH DISTRICTS 
 
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 both Districts will be closed on Friday, December 30th to accommodate routine 
Month End meetings. These meetings serve as an opportunity to review any new SNAP related administrative memos, federal policy 
guidance, and monthly caseloads.  
 
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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