(Jackson, Miss.) – As part of its ongoing commitment to helping Mississippi families move from a state of crisis to a state of self-sufficiency, the Mississippi Department of Human Services is requesting proposals from organizations best positioned to …
(Jackson, Miss.) – Mississippians have a new pathway to achieve their career goals through partnerships between the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS), Mississippi community colleges and other Employment and Training programs within the state. …
If you are not a SNAP recipient but were receiving free or reduced-price meals and moved during the school year, you must submit your name, photo ID, old address, new address, and the names of your eligible children to PEBT@mdhs.ms.gov to update your …
SNAP households that have been certified based on meeting income and resource requirements are eligible to receive the supplement benefits. These households will receive benefit supplements up to the maximum benefit amount, based on household size. For …
(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. …
USDA approves Mississippi to receive Pandemic-EBT benefits The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) and Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) to operate …
The P-EBT Plan submitted by MDE and MDHS was approved by FNS on June 2, 2020. While the plan has been approved, the eligibility information must still be received from MDE and compiled into a system to generate the benefits. At this time, we estimate it …
SNAP households that have been certified based on meeting income and resource requirements are eligible to receive the supplement benefits. These households will receive benefit supplements up to the maximum benefit amount, based on household size. For …
Federal Government releases directive that will affect Emergency SNAP benefits The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued guidance that will require states to count income from federal unemployment payments as …
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 …
Residents have been without water since July 2019 The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) was awarded a $63,000 grant from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community …
SNAP households that have been certified based on meeting income and resource requirements are eligible to receive the supplement benefits. These households will receive benefit supplements up to the maximum benefit amount, based on household size. For …
On March 13, 2020, the President of the United States declared a national emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. MDHS has received information from the Treasury Offset Program (TOP), which collects federal nontax and state debts, and MDHS has prepared the …
The Mississippi Department of Human Services has joined with the Mississippi State Department of Health to provide much-needed childcare services for emergency and essential personnel who would otherwise not have access to it because of the COVID-19 …
Households may request a replacement for food purchased with SNAP benefits which was destroyed in a disaster, such as flood, fire, or tornado. To qualify for the replacement, the household must report the loss to the county office and sign the MDHS-EA-508, …
Required documents when applying for SNAP When applying for SNAP benefits please make sure you have these items ready to present to your caseworker: Proof of identity (driver’s license, etc.). Social Security Numbers for all household members. If employed, …
(Jackson, Miss.) – As part of its ongoing effort to provide benefits for those in need, the Mississippi Department of Human Services injected $72,540,784 into the state’s economy in the month of March through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ( …
You can apply for benefits online at www.access.ms.gov or www.mdhs.ms.gov/applications/. The printable application is available at the bottom of the www.accesss.ms.gov website. From now until May 31, 2020, when you apply for benefits, you will not be …
