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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: June 27, 2024 SNAP Certification unit half-day closure: DHS Division of Family Assistance Announces a half-day 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 Certiϐication units in the St. Thomas and St. Croix districts will have a half-day closure on Friday, June 28, 2024, from 8:00am to 12:00pm to allow staff the opportunity to attend an end of month meeting. The units will resume operations to the public at 1:00pm. Additionally, the MAP Certiϐication unit in the St. Thomas district have scheduled their monthly meeting from 8:00am to 12:00pm, reopening to the public at 1:00pm. The MAP Certiϐication unit in the St. Croix district will remain operational during those hours. 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 certiϐication 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, Certiϐication 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). We appreciate your understanding and patience during this challenging time. Our goal is to come back stronger with services that meet the needs of our community more effectively. We are committed to keeping you informed and will provide regular updates on our progress. 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 or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/usvidhs). 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. ### P R E S S R E L E A S E