ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION IS STEP 1
To apply for food packages at SASSA, you must first assess your eligibility. You must meet the following requirements in order to qualify:
having no income or a very low income; be at least 18 years old; not be employed or self-employed; and not having received any other type of social grant or income assistance.
Gather the necessary documents in Step 2
You must obtain the necessary documentation after determining your eligibility. You’ll have to offer:
A South African ID or passport and, if necessary, evidence of income
Residence verification (utility bill, rental agreement, etc.)
Visit an SASSA office in Step 3.
The following step is to visit an SASSA office and fill out an application for the SASSA SRD program. Please give the SASSA representative all necessary documentation.
Wait for a decision in step four.
After reviewing your application, SASSA will let you know by phone, SMS, or mail what it has decided. If your application is accepted, a food box will be delivered to you at a predetermined distribution location.
Collect your food parcel in step five.
SASSA will give you the required details and directions on how to pick up your food box once it is prepared. To pick up your package, you will need to show your ID and proof of address.
CONCLUSION
requesting food boxes is a simple procedure.
