CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services, Senior Citizens Affairs Division Programs will temporarily halt activities and programs tomorrow in the St. Thomas/St. John District. The shutdown is so that SCA staff can accompany their senior clients to the V.I. Department of Agriculture Mini Agricultural Fair at St. Thomas Bordeaux Agriculture Ground.
This year the V.I. Department of Agriculture decided to partner with VIDHS, Division of Senior Citizens Affairs to distribute 200 fresh produce bags to qualifying seniors on our programs. The Senior Market Distribution allows for food issuance and nutrition education to eligible
participants.
During this event, there will be speakers to include farmers, dieticians, basket, and broom makers discussing topics on healthy food options, food preparation demonstrations, crafts such as broom making, heritage music and dancing to name a few. Our Queen Louise Home for the Aged Kitchen Managers/Executive Chefs will help with meal preparation of meats.
On November 18, 2022, Meals on Wheels will deliver to critical clients in an abbreviated run, then staff will head to Bordeaux to help with distributions to our senior clients attending the event.
Homemakers/PCA employees will provide direct care as usual to assigned clients on that day. Programs attending the event APS (but on call for emergencies) Family Care Givers Support Program, SCSEP, FGP, RSVP, Nutrition Meals on Wheels, Senior Centers, Queen Louise Home for the Aged (6 residents), Lucinda Millin Home, l&R-SPAP’
The VI Department of Human Services apologizes for any inconvenience.
For more information, please visit the Department of Human Services website, www.dhs.gov.vi
The Department of Human Services (VIDHS) exists to provide social services to members in our community with diverse needs. In times of national uncertainty and hardship we act as a safety-net and exist to inspire hope and empower change through non-judgmental, quality delivery of needed services and resources.
Please visit the Department of Human Services website, www.dhs.gov.vi for more information.