Department of Human Services

REMINDER: DC SNAP CUSTOMERS

Starting today, June 1, the next time you apply or recertify for SNAP, DHS will check if you need to meet new work requirements.

For more about the new requirements, visit bit.ly/dc-snap

To see if you might have to meet the new work requirements — or if you may be exempt — use our pre-screener tool at bit.ly/dc-pre-screener

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REMINDER: DC SNAP CUSTOMERS

Starting June 1, the next time you apply or recertify for SNAP, DHS will check if you need to meet new work requirements.

For more about the new requirements, visit bit.ly/dc-snap

To see if you might have to meet the new work requirements — or if you may be exempt — use our pre-screener tool at bit.ly/dc-pre-screener

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This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation.

We honor their bravery and remember their legacy with gratitude.

In observance of Memorial Day, DHS Service Centers and Virginia Williams will be closed on Mon, May 25.

Low-barrier shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness will operate as usual.

For add’l closures and modified services, including day centers:

https://mayor.dc.gov/release/modified-district-government-services-%E2%80%AFmemorial-day

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DHS’ Office of Emergency Management recently organized a blood drive with for our team members.

Thanks to all who donated—especially our 12 first-time donors! Together, we added 15 pints to the local supply, helping ensure DC area providers always have the life-saving blood they need to care for patients.

DHS recently welcomed delegates from Bogotá, Colombia and the World Bank to discuss effective strategies for strengthening homeless services. Our team highlighted key programs and strategies that have made a significant impact in the District, including our day centers, bridge housing, emergency response coordination, data-driven decision making, and supportive housing services and case management.

We value collaborative exchanges like this, which strengthen global partnership, spark innovation, and allow cities to learn from each other. Our team will use this conversation to further inform our approach here in the District—and we hope the information our team shared helps the Bogotá delegation continue to make progress in addressing homelessness back home.

ATTN: NONPROFIT, GOVERNMENT & FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS 
 
SNAP ABAWD work requirements implementation starts on June 1, and we’re looking for community partners to serve as host sites for our SNAP Volunteer Program. 
 
SNAP Volunteer Program host sites provide meaningful volunteer placements where SNAP customers can build skills, gain experience, and meet their work requirements—while supporting your organization’s daily operations and community impact. 
 
Interested in becoming a host site? 
 
🔗 Join a virtual information session (every Tue & Thu): bit.ly/snapvolunteerinfosession 

🔗 Submit a host site application: bit.ly/snapvolunteerhostsiteapp 

🔗 Learn more about the SNAP Volunteer Program: bit.ly/snapvolunteerprogram 
 
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ATTN: SNAP CUSTOMERS

SNAP ABAWD work requirements implementation starts on June 1.

Are you wondering if these new requirements apply to you?

Follow the link below to use our pre-screener tool to find out if you may need to meet the new work requirements—or if you may be exempt.

🔗 bit.ly/4ws9kQK (link in IG bio)

Note: This is not an official screening. After June 1, whenever you apply or recertify for SNAP, a case worker will screen you to make a formal determination regarding whether ABAWD work requirements apply to you.

In today’s inaugural issue of Director’s Corner, DHS Director Pierre discusses the 2026 Point-In-Time (PIT) Count and why this year’s increase in families counted signals progress, not failure.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/DHSDirectorsCornerV1

Mayor’s Release: https://mayor.dc.gov/release/2026-point-time-results-provide-latest-snapshot-homelessness-district

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