SASSA Food Parcels

The South African Social Security Agency has taken many initiatives in terms of social grants to reduce the level of deprivation of the citizens of South Africa. Such steps act like a breeze for many people; one of them is SASSA Food Parcels for needy people.

What are SASSA Food Parcels?

Inflation is becoming one of the biggest issues of this era. Everyone is affected by the increase in prices of basic commodities, but most of the affected are from underdeveloped countries. Their governments are trying to provide the basic necessities of life. The South African Government started a program to provide food items to the most deserving class of the society called SASSA Food Parcel.

How to Apply for SASSA Food Parcels?

If you are looking to apply for SASSA Food Parcels, then you have to simply follow these simple steps:

• Visit your nearest SASSA office or search the application form online 
• For getting food parcels from SASSA, you need to provide the following documents:
  • Identity Card / Birth Certificate
  • Low Income Certificate / Bank Statement
  • Phone Number

• Get the application form and fill it completely by providing correct information, attach all the requisite documents, and hand over the concerned official of the SASSA.
• Your application will be examined by the SASSA team, and they will visit your living place to verify your living standard.
• Once the scrutiny process is completed, You will be informed about the status of your application through SMS or email provided by you in the application form. 
• After 3-6 months, you can renew your status so that you can receive food parcels from SASSA regularly.

Eligibility Criteria for SASSA Food Parcels

The South African Social Security Agency has launched a food parcel program for the most deserving class of society in order to ensure that only eligible people can avail of this program. They have fixed a benchmark:

• You should be a South African national with a national ID Card
• You should have a registered phone number
• Monthly salary should be less than 624 Rands. A low-income certificate is compulsory.
• Anyone who is unemployed or disabled.

What is included in SASSA Food Parcels:

• Rice
• Maize
• Tinned Items
• Other Perishable items

Conclusion:

Food parcels give some sort of relief to many South African citizens who are going through hardships. People fulfilling the requisite criteria can apply for food parcels and feed their families.