SNAP Automated Mass Replacement Approved
The Division of Public Welfare of the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) announces that current Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants will receive an Automated Mass Replacement (AMR) of a portion of their April 2026 benefit to support recovery following Typhoon Sinlaku.
After 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, SNAP participants will receive 63 percent of their April benefits automatically issued to their Electronic Benefit Transfer cards.
For April 2026, SNAP benefits were issued to 38,457 participants across 13,804 households, totaling $11,549,078. Through this approved replacement, approximately $7,318,163.77 will be reissued to eligible households. These funds are expected to circulate through Guam’s local economy as families purchase food from approved vendors during recovery.
For more information, contact the Division of Public Welfare Bureau of Economic Security at (671) 300-8853 or 300-8872, or the temporary SNAP disaster call center at (671) 735-7321, 735-7325, 735-7310, or 735-7368.
Guam Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
The Guam Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) is inviting community organizations, non-profits, and faith-based groups to participate in upcoming coordination meetings to streamline relief efforts.
Meeting Details: Guam VOAD will hold its next meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, April 21, at 1:30 p.m. ChST. This will be a hybrid meeting to allow for both in-person and virtual participation.
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In-Person Location: Dusit Thani, 6th Floor.
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Virtual Attendance: A meeting link will be provided to registered organizations once the final room location is confirmed.
How to Get Involved: Organizations interested in joining Guam VOAD, receiving email updates, or participating in the dedicated WhatsApp coordination group are encouraged to sign up via the following link:
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Registration Form: https://forms.gle/LCRkfpNfhJDatUCZ7
For questions regarding Guam VOAD membership or coordination, contact voadguam@gmail.com.
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