Department of Human Services

ATTN: DC SNAP CUSTOMERS
The next time you apply or recertify for SNAP, DHS will check and let you know if you need to meet new work requirements.

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

🔗 Link in Bio!

Happy Juneteenth!

Today stands as a testament to the enduring pursuit of freedom, dignity, and equality. It reminds us of the strength of those who fought for liberation and the ongoing collective responsibility to advance justice in every community.

In observance of Juneteenth, DHS Service Centers and Virginia Williams will be closed on Friday, June 19. 
 
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-juneteenth-0

Link in IG bio ⬆️

ATTN: NONPROFIT, GOVERNMENT & FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS

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/snapvolunteerinfojune

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

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

(All links in IG bio)

Through DC SUN Bucks, families can receive $120 in extra grocery benefits per eligible student during the summer.

Visit sunbucks.dc.gov (link in IG bio) and use our Enrollment Checker to see if your child is automatically enrolled for 2026 benefits or if you need to apply.

DC is under a Heat Alert until Monday, June 15.

If you’re concerned about a neighbor experiencing homelessness, or if you need to access free transportation to a shelter or day center, call the Shelter Hotline at 202-399-7093 or 311.

Visit heat.dc.gov for more.

DC is under an Extreme Heat Alert until 8PM today, June 12. Temperatures will feel like 105°F or hotter.

If you’re concerned about a neighbor experiencing homelessness, or if you need to access free transportation to a shelter or day center, call the Shelter Hotline at 202-399-7093 or 311.

Visit heat.dc.gov for more.

DC SUN Bucks is back!

Families can receive $120 in extra grocery benefits per eligible student during the summer, when kids aren’t getting the meals they usually eat at school. DC SUN Bucks is designed to help families who could use support buying food.

Most eligible students are automatically enrolled through other programs they already participate in—but some will need to apply.

DC’s new enrollment checker makes it easy to find out if your student is enrolled for 2026 benefits or needs to apply.

Already enrolled or applied? Create an account with the new DC SUN Bucks online portal to manage your family’s DC SUN Bucks account, learn how to request a replacement card, and more!

Find both new tools and learn more at: sunbucks.dc.gov (link in IG bio).

Happy Pride, DC! 🌈

DHS proudly celebrates the resilience, diversity & contributions of the LGBTQ+ community.

As we celebrate Pride in June, we honor the ongoing pursuit of inclusion & recognize the importance of creating communities where people feel seen, valued & supported.

ATTN: DC SNAP CUSTOMERS

The next time you apply or recertify for SNAP, DHS will check and let you know if you need to meet new work requirements.

Visit http://bit.ly/dc-snap to use our pre-screener tool and learn more about the new requirements (link in IG bio).