SASSA Food Voucher- Application Procedure and Additional Information

Since its birth in 2005, SASSA aims solely to help the citizens of South Africa in every possible way. In addition to grants, SASSA also provide food parcels and vouchers to the desperate needy people. Applying for SASSA food vouchers has never been so easy.

Visit a nearby SASSA office and apply for food vouchers. Submit the documents and you will be awarded SASSA food voucher shortly. The voucher values R1200 per month for a family.

For the detailed process of getting SASSA food voucher, stick to the readings below. I will explain in a step-by-step guide about application and receiving SASSA food parcels.

You need to fulfill the below criteria for those who are eligible for SASSA food parcel.

In addition, natural disasters’ troubled people are also eligible for SASSA food parcels.

If you are eligible for the food voucher, then you have to arrange the following documents for application process.

SASSA may also asked about any additional documents as they may seek necessary, so you have to provide all the required documents for a successful application for SASSA food parcel.

You have to visit a nearest SASSA office for applying. Food voucher application is not available online. Follow the below steps and apply for the voucher swiftly.

Locate a nearest SASSA office and visit it. Before visiting, get the knowledge about the office schedule. Usually the operating hours are 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM and 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM from Monday to Friday.

There may be a number of applicants with a long queue, therefore, reach as early as possible in office hours to avoid long waits.

Upon reaching to the SASSA officer, tell him about your application for SASSA food parcel. They will provide you a hard copy of the application form.

Carefully fill all the columns in the application form with correct information and attach the supporting documents. If you are struggling with filling the form, the SASSA representative will happily help you.

Any wrong input in your application may cause rejection of your application, therefore provide authentic and correct information.

Once you have filled the application form and attached the required documents, hand it over to the representative. They will ask further questions and may demand any additional document, provide them with all the correct requirements.

The officer will provide you a stamped receipt with the name of assisting representative on it after submitting our application. Keep the receipt safe as a proof of your application submission. SASSA may demand it in future in your application reference or in any issue.

These are the simple and easy steps for applying for food voucher. SASSA will review your application and within 7 business days, they will inform you about the status of your application. However, depending upon the number of application they receive, it may take longer, so don’t lose heart and wait.

The submitted application is sent to higher authorities of SASSA and the municipal corporation. They will review your application in due time. In the case of approval, you will receive a confirmation message on your registered cell phone number. However, if your application gets rejected, SASSA will send a written letter explaining the reason of the rejection of your food voucher’s application.

In summary, the SASSA Food Voucher program, established in 2005, offers vital aid to South African citizens. Applying is straightforward: visit a nearby SASSA office, meet eligibility criteria, and submit required documents. Approval notifications are sent via SMS, while rejections are communicated in writing. Each voucher is valued at R1200 and remains valid for one month. This program stands as a beacon of hope for those facing financial hardship in South Africa.