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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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SNAP Replacement Benefits

September 30, 2024: Due to the impact of Hurricane Helene DSS has received a number of inquiries and concerns from our state’s SNAP recipients on the potential replacement of their SNAP benefits.

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SC DSS Honors September Employees of the Month

September 19, 2024 -- The South Carolina Department of Social Services Employee of the Month program recognizes staff whose work exemplifies our core principles: Competence, Courage and Compassion.

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