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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: November 20, 2024 SNAP Certification unit half-day closure: DHS Division of Family Assistance Announces early closure of SNAP 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 Certification units in the St. Thomas and St. Croix districts will have an early closure on Friday, November 22, 2024, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm to allow staff the opportunity to participate in an end of the month meeting. In an effort to better serve our clients’ needs and ensure that the USVI adheres to the federal guidelines, as set forth by the program requirements, the entire certification units 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. Options to contact our offices and/or to return your documents: St. Croix via USPS at 4102 Mars Hill, Frederiksted, VI 00840-3376 E-Mail – certoffice.stx@dhs.vi.gov Drop box located at 41-B Mars Hill, Frederiksted, VI 00820 Facsimile: (340) 772-9591 St. Thomas/Water Island and St. John via USPS at 1303 Hospital Ground, St. Thomas, VI 00802 E-Mail – certoffice.stt@dhs.vi.gov Drop Box located at 1303 Hospital Ground, St. Thomas, VI 00802 Drop Box located at Multipurpose Building, 307 Enighed, Contant, Cruz Bay, VI 00830 Facsimile: (340) 777-5449 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. ## END##