How to receive food assistance

Due to several factors, many Brazilians find themselves exposed to severe survival conditions. Thus, some state governments created aid in order to help families in situations of need.

Therefore, this food aid, also known as Basic Basket Aid, is composed of basic food baskets, hygiene kits distributed to families in socially vulnerable situations.

In some cases, there is a distribution of a certain amount that will enable purchases made in order to meet the needs of a family. Therefore, if you want to understand more information and also check out how to receive food aid, stay in the article and see below.

What is the Benefit

Initially, the Food Aid or Basic Basket Aid is a benefit provided by municipalities or state governments. Thus, a certain financial amount will be offered, so that the person can spend on food to compose their diet.

Generally, the benefit is given through a Food Card, which works only in specific establishments.

Thus, aid is vital for many families that are in need, in order to guarantee basic food for many individuals. Being in the form of money or products.

How to receive Food Allowance?

In principle, to be entitled to Food/Basic Basket allowance, it will be necessary to be enrolled in the CadÚnico-Cadastro Único for Social Programs (an instrument of the Federal Government for the identification and socioeconomic characterization of low-income families).

Thus, the family that is not registered yet, will need to register in order to participate in the government's Social Programs.

Around March 2022, the Cadastro Único application was created, a way that allows pre-registration for those who are not registered and who are interested in registering.

Therefore, it will be the initial step for your family to be included in the Single Registry, but you will need to go to a Single Registry service center in your municipality within 240 days to confirm and complete the family's data.

By being enrolled in CadÚnico, it will make it easier for these families to receive the benefits offered by the State Governments.

Which states have already released the benefit?

Depending on your city, there may be a different rule for each request for this benefit. Therefore, it will be necessary to consult the unit of the CRAS - Reference Center for Social Assistance in your city for information.

After all, each State has its own rules for granting the aid, however, the requirement present in all States is that the citizen be registered in the CadÚnico.

In general, those who are entitled to food allowance/basic basket will receive a food card, as well as alternative school transport workers, street vendors and street vendors, app drivers, tour guides, taxi drivers, motorcycle taxi drivers.

How the food/basic basket works in some states

To bring more detailed information, we will show how aid works in the states of our country.

Food allowance Rio de Janeiro

To the State of Rio de Janeiro and Niterói, the amount paid will be R$500, check the remaining requirements:

• Families with enrolled children began to receive a basic food basket from September (continuing until the end of the school year);
• Families that are not in the CadÚnico and have children enrolled in the municipal network receive more than a portion of R$500.
• MEIs, taxi drivers and registered in the Citizen Company Program will have the last installment in July;
• Active Search beneficiaries will receive assistance for approximately two months.

Food allowance Sao Paulo

In 2022, the government of São Paulo announced the distribution of 50,000 food cards to R$100 vulnerable families in the state.

• The benefit could be used directly in supermarkets in SP for the purchase of food, vegetables, fruits and greens;
• the State Government distributes approximately two million basic food baskets monthly to vulnerable families;
• The families that receive the aid are those that represent the greatest social vulnerability, according to the Single Registry of Social Benefits.
• The cards would only be intended for the purchase of food and essential items, with the purchase of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products being refused, as is the case with food cards distributed by private companies.

Minas Gerais Basket Aid

People in social vulnerability will have the right to redeem baskets and hygiene kits in supermarkets in Belo Horizonte. In general, the city hall claims that 240,000 baskets and 57,000 hygiene kits would be distributed.

Final considerations

However, remember to stay very aware and informed. In this way, you will avoid falling into recurring scams on social networks (mainly WhatsApp). Look for information on trusted sites or on official program sites.

Furthermore, good research according to your State will be essential so that you do not become outdated and miss the chance of having such a benefit.