Vanessa Lowe – Mississippi Department of Human Service

USDA approves Mississippi for Online Food Purchase Program for SNAP recipients

Vanessa Lowe 2020-06-12T15:01:34+00:00

(Jackson, Miss.) –Mississippians in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households will soon be able to make online food purchases using their benefits. The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) recently received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to allow online purchasing of food by SNAP households. The Food and Nutrition Service will administer the [...]

USDA approves Mississippi for Online Food Purchase Program for SNAP recipients Vanessa Lowe 2020-06-12T15:01:34+00:00

MDHS issues RFI for a forensic audit of the agency

Vanessa Lowe 2020-05-04T21:54:02+00:00

MDHS Executive Director Robert G. “Bob” Anderson issued a Request for Information (RFI) today to select an accounting firm to conduct a forensic audit of the agency. The issuance represents another example of his commitment to ensure transparency and accountability. “Governor Reeves selected me to ensure the Department of Human Services takes every measure possible [...]

MDHS issues RFI for a forensic audit of the agency Vanessa Lowe 2020-05-04T21:54:02+00:00

FNS has approved the issuance of emergency supplement benefits for SNAP recipients for March and April 2020.

Vanessa Lowe 2020-03-30T16:53:58+00:00

In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has approved the issuance of emergency supplement benefits for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients for March and April 2020. SNAP households will receive an emergency benefit in March and April that, combined with the benefit amount the household is certified to [...]

FNS has approved the issuance of emergency supplement benefits for SNAP recipients for March and April 2020. Vanessa Lowe 2020-03-30T16:53:58+00:00

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Stephanie Kitchens

Vanessa Lowe 2018-05-16T19:10:50+00:00

Stephanie Kitchens Suceess achieved through the TANF work program Stephanie’s story began in the late 1990’s when she became an unwed young mother. She knew she would need some financial help and applied for TANF, Stephanie was approved and began participating in TWP, which was in [...]

Stephanie Kitchens Vanessa Lowe 2018-05-16T19:10:50+00:00

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Nicole Carthon

Vanessa Lowe 2018-03-23T13:56:38+00:00

Nicole Carthon TANF Work Program helps mom get back to work "I’m proud of my story and I'll tell anyone that will listen,” says 47-year-old Army veteran, Nicole Carthon who currently works at the Natchez Win Job Center as a Veteran Representative. Nicole served in the Army [...]

Nicole Carthon Vanessa Lowe 2018-03-23T13:56:38+00:00

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Christy Floyd

Vanessa Lowe 2018-03-23T13:46:11+00:00

Christy Floyd Success found at Delta Southern UAS I came to MDHS looking for help to be able to afford food for my two girls. While I was working on my SNAP caseload, I heard about the Delta Southern UAS drone company drone school and was anxious to [...]

Christy Floyd Vanessa Lowe 2018-03-23T13:46:11+00:00