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UPDATED – MDHS ANNOUNCES ISSUANCE OF REMAINING NOVEMBER SNAP BENEFITS
JACKSON, MS – The Mississippi Department of Human Services is pleased to announce that the issuance of remaining November SNAP benefits is currently underway. Clients can expect their total benefit…
MDHS Announces Issuance of Remaining November SNAP Benefits
JACKSON, MS – Following official guidance from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) will issue full November…
SNAP Fraud Investigation Leads to Indictment in Jefferson Davis County
A Jefferson Davis County, Miss. resident was apprehended by authorities on October 3, 2025, following a SNAP fraud investigation conducted by the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of Human…
MDHS Announces Issuance of Partial November SNAP Benefits
Jackson, MS – The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announced today that it will begin partial distribution of SNAP benefits following official guidance from the United States Department of…
SNAP recipients encouraged to protect their PIN
Over the past few weeks, the MDHS Office of Inspector General has reported an increase in reports of stolen SNAP benefits across Mississippi and specifically near the state line. Following…
SNAP Fraud Investigation Leads to Indictment in Pearl River County
A Pearl River County, Miss. resident surrendered to authorities on August 8, 2025, following a SNAP fraud investigation conducted by the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of Human Service…
SNAP Fraud Investigation Leads to Indictment in Jones
A Jones County, Miss. resident was apprehended by authorities on July 10, 2025, following a SNAP fraud investigation conducted by the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of Human Service…
SNAP Replacement Benefits Available for Those Affected by Recent Storms
The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) reminds SNAP recipients who experienced a power outage over four (4) hours due to recent storms to apply for SNAP replacement benefits through…
SNAP recipients encouraged to protect their PIN
The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) reminds SNAP clients to protect their SNAP benefits. Over the past few weeks, the MDHS Office of Inspector General reports an increase in…
Life Beyond Abuse: The Jenny Head Story
A Journey from Victim to Survivor Jackson, MS – By all accounts, Jenny Head’s life was the picture of the American dream. Two children, husband, and small business owner, Jenny had…