State Office of Special Nutrition Programs Announces USDA Commodities Distribution
The Virgin Islands Department of Education Special Nutrition Programs will host a series of drive-through distributions of USDA commodities territory-wide in October. All eligible persons must report on the date and time designated for their respective island.
To obtain commodities, proper identification must be presented. A self-certification form must be completed on-site, where participants are required to provide information about their gross income. Anyone unable to provide satisfactory information to the distribution site staff will not receive a commodity package. Participants should bring sturdy boxes or bags to assist with the transport of the food packages.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) uses income, not age to determine program eligibility. The distribution is for all needy persons meeting the criteria shown below. Distribution packages will be limited to one per household.
ST. THOMAS
- Sat., Oct. 9, 2021, 7:00 a.m. until supplies last
- LOCATION: Addelita Cancryn Intermediate & Jr. High School (former site of Lockhart Elementary)
ST. JOHN
- Sun., Oct. 10, 2021, 10:00 a.m. until supplies last
- LOCATION: Julius E. Sprauve School cafeteria
ST. CROIX
- Sat., Oct. 30, 2021, 7:00 a.m. until supplies last
- LOCATION: St. Croix Educational Complex High School
Individuals or heads of households eligible to receive the commodities must be identified as needy by meeting one of the following criteria:
- A person or head of household whose gross family income does not exceed the 185% of the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines for July 1, 2021 thru June 30, 2022 (see income eligibility guideline table below).
- A person or Head of household that is a client of any of the following income certified assistance programs:
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
- Medical Assistance Program
- Be a Tenant of a Subsidized Public Housing program
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ANNUAL Not more than $ 23,107 |
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MONTHLY Not more than $ 1,926 |
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WEEKLY Not more than $445 |
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Household size 2 $31,284 |
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$ 2,607 |
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$ 602 |
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Household size 3 $ 39,461 |
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$ 3,289 |
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$ 759 |
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Household size 4 $ 47,638 |
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$ 3,970 |
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$ 917 |
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Household size 5 $ 55,815 |
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$ 4,652 |
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$ 1,074 |
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Household size 6 $ 63,992 |
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$ 5,333 |
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$ 1,231 |
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Household size 7 $ 72,169 |
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$ 6,015 |
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$ 1,388 |
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Household size 8 $ 80,346 |
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$ 6,696 |
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$ 1,546 |
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For each add’l family member, add 8,177 |
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$ 682
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$ 158
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