Governor Reeves Declares May as “Older Americans Month” in Mississippi
Jackson, MS – Governor Tate Reeves has designated May as “Older Americans Month” in Mississippi, recognizing the invaluable contributions of older adults while highlighting the importance of supporting their well-being…
Expiration of Waiver of Interview Requirements for SNAP Benefits in Mississippi
What you need to know: Expiration of Waiver of Interview Requirements for SNAP Benefits in Mississippi Jackson, MS – The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announces the expiration of…
Strengthening Mississippi’s Seniors
Senior Nutrition Programs Champion Food Security for Aging Residents Jackson, MS – In celebration of National Nutrition Month, the Mississippi Department of Human Services Senior Nutrition Program is taking proactive…
SNAP Interview Waiver
ATTENTION: SNAP Interview Waiver Based on a waiver approved by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), effective June 1, 2023, applicants and recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits…
Change in SNAP Cases due to increase in Federal Benefits
JANUARY 2023 THERE MAY BE A CHANGE IN YOUR CASE DUE TO INCREASES IN SOME FEDERAL BENEFITS Some Federal Benefits, such as Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Veterans Benefits…
Change in SNAP Cases due to increase in Federal Benefits
JANUARY 2022 THERE MAY BE A CHANGE IN YOUR CASE DUE TO INCREASES IN SOME FEDERAL BENEFITS Some Federal Benefits, such as Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Veterans Benefits…
SNAP Replacement Benefits
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Read MoreMDHS launches Online Food Purchase Program statewide for SNAP recipients
(Jackson, Miss.) –Mississippians in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households are now able to make online food purchases using their benefits. The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) received approval…
MDHS partners with community colleges to offer workforce training for SNAP recipients
(Jackson, Miss.) – Mississippians have a new pathway to achieve their career goals through a partnership between the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) and Mississippi community colleges. The SNAP…