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: May 29, 2024 
 
SNAP/MAP Certification units’ half-day closure: DHS Division of Family Assistance 
Announces a half-day closure of SNAP/MAP Certification Units Territory-wide.   
 
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (VIDHS), Division of Family 
Assistance (DFA) is advising the community that the SNAP/MAP Certification units in the St. Thomas and St. 
Croix districts will have a half-day closure on Thursday, May 30, 2024, from 8:00am to 1:00pm to allow staff 
the opportunity to attend an end of month meeting. The units will resume operations to the public at 1:00pm. 
 
To better serve our clients’ needs and ensure that the USVI adheres to the federal guidelines set forth by the 
program requirements, the entire certification unit will be attending a mandatory month-end meeting. 
 
The VI Department of Human Services apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this early closure. For any 
inquiries or further information, please contact the Division of Family Assistance, Certification Unit at (340) 
772-7166/7159.   
 
For more information on DHS, DFA and its services, please visit the Department’s website at www.dhs.gov.vi 
or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/usvidhs).  
 
The Virgin Islands 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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