The application form is not available online, however it is available in your local SASSA office.
In South Africa, how can I apply for a food parcel?
You can apply for an SASSA food parcel at a South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) office near you.
How can I obtain a Sassa food voucher?
Submit your contact information to a ward councillor or a social worker in your local municipality. Following the evaluation, your application for the food voucher is processed promptly. The coupon will be provided once your application is approved. The coupon will only be valid for one month.
Is there a welfare system in South Africa?
South Africa has one of the most extensive social welfare programs in the world among developing countries. In 2019, an estimated 18 million individuals got some type of government-provided social aid. South Africa has a lengthy history of social assistance programs.
How much does an SASSA meal coupon cost?
Sassa will offer the following Social Relief of Distress (SRD) award to disaster-affected recipients. R1 980.00*2 (total amount provided per family: R3 960) as food vouchers or cash to a family with a deceased family member or members as a result of the tragedy.
In South Africa, how long do vouchers last?
It states that a voucher issued under this provision does not expire until the full amount of the voucher is redeemed or three years after the day it was issued. That appears to be fairly straightforward.
