August 28, 2020
People receiving SNAP (food stamp) benefits normally are required to register for “Job Services” through WorkForce West Virginia. But right now, just getting through to WorkForce West Virginia is almost impossible.
This is the same agency that has been overwhelmed by the crush of unemployment claims since the COVID pandemic struck. Many, many people have tried diligently. But they’ve been unable to get through to register. If they can’t register within a certain time limit, they lose their SNAP benefits for several months.
Until now, DHHR has recognized the problem. DHHR has been granting “good cause extensions” of time to get through to register with WorkForce West Virginia.
BUT DHHR HAS ANNOUNCED IT WILL NOT DO THAT ANY MORE. STARTING SEPTEMBER 1, DHHR WILL CUT OFF SNAP BENEFITS FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE NOT REGISTERED WITH WORKFORCE WEST VIRGINIA!
Below, you’ll find a list of local office email addresses, the best way we know for people to “get through” to WorkForce West Virginia.
• Right now, probably the best chance to “get through” is to email the local WorkForce West Virginia office to ask that someone call back so the person can register by phone. Email addresses are listed in the information. Of course that will help only the people who have email and internet access.
Unfortunately, next week people who have not been able to get through and register with WorkForce West Virginia will probably not get their SNAP benefits paid. There may be some legal recourse, so they can contact Legal Aid for further information.
For now, we ask that reference and/or hand out the info below to any food stamp recipients you serve, and to any agencies in your networks who serve food stamp recipients. You can also access the information in a printable PDF here.
WORKFORCE
OFFICE EMAIL ADDRESSES
WorkforceJOBS@wv.gov
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Beckley
Raleigh,
Fayette
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ucbeckley@wv.gov
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Charleston
Kanawha,
Putnam, Boone, Clay, Braxton
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uccharleston@wv.gov
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Clarksburg
Harrison,
Doddridge, Ritchie, Gilmer
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ucclarksburg@wv.gov
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Elkins
Randolph,
Upshur, Tucker, Lewis
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ucelkins@wv.gov
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Fairmont
Marion,
Taylor, Barbour
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ucfairmont@wv.gov
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Fairlea
Greenbrier,
Pocahontas, Monroe
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ucfairlea@wv.gov
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Huntington
Cabell,
Wayne, Mason
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uchuntington@wv.gov
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Logan
Logan,
Mingo, Lincoln, Boone
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uclogan@wv.gov
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Martinsburg
Berkley,
Jefferson, Morgan
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ucmartinsburg@wv.gov
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Princeton
Mercer,
Summers
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ucprinceton@wv.gov
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Morgantown
Monongalia,
Preston
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ucmorgantown@wv.gov
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Parkersburg
Wood,
Jackson, Wirt, Roane, Calhoun, Pleasants
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ucparkersburg@wv.gov
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Moorefield
Hardy,
Hampshire, Mineral, Grant, Pendleton
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ucmoorefield@wv.gov
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Summersville
Nicholas,
Webster
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ucsummersville@wv.gov
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Weirton
Hancock,
Brooke
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ucweirton@wv.gov
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Welch
McDowell,
Wyoming
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ucwelch@wv.gov
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Wheeling
Ohio,
Marshall, Wetzel, Tyler
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ucwheeling@wv.gov
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