Redemption Deadline Extended for Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Due to Hurricane Helene
October 14, 2024 – Due to the continuing impact of Hurricane Helene, an extension has been approved for senior citizens to redeem vouchers issued earlier this year as part of the 2024 Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) administered by the South Carolina Department of Social Services.
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Hurricane Helene SNAP Replacement Benefits Update- October 11, 2024
The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved South Carolina’s waiver request allowing DSS to automatically issue replacement benefits to current SNAP recipients residing in counties where 50% or more of the total population experienced a power outage lasting more than four (4) hours during Hurricane Helene.
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SNAP Replacement Benefits Update- October 9, 2024
SNAP Mass Replacement Waiver Information: In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, DSS has requested a waiver from USDA that will allow us to automatically issue replacement benefits to current SNAP recipients residing in counties where 50% or more of the total population experienced a power outage lasting more than four (4) hours. The agency hopes the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture will make a decision on the waiver soon.
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SCDSS Awarded Additional Preschool Development Renewal Grant
October 8, 2024 - The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) Division of Early Care and Education is excited to receive a three-year Preschool Development Renewal Grant for $8 million for each year of the grant award. This significant grant will further enhance the state’s early care and education system and support children, families, and the early care and education (ECE) workforce across South Carolina.
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DSS Charges Fairfield County Woman with Food Stamp Fraud
October 7, 2024- On September 24th, Special Agents with the South Carolina Department of Social Services, Office of Inspector General, arrested a Fairfield County woman in connection with fraudulently receiving $15,803 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
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SNAP Replacement Benefits and Mass Feeding Update- October 1, 2024
Columbia, S.C.- The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) is requesting a waiver from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that if approved will allow DSS to automatically issue federally funded food replacement benefits to current SNAP recipients residing in counties where 50% or more of the total population in that county experienced a power outage lasting more than four (4) hours per federal guidelines. If the waiver is approved, the amount of replacement benefits each SNAP household will receive is based on their monthly issuance date.
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