Auxílio merenda

Due to the consequences of the pandemic, classes moved online, meaning students were unable to have a school lunch, which in some cases is one of the only full meals children from needy families have during the day.

Because of this, the Federal Government created the Snack Assistance.

For each age group, the government releases a different amount for the children's families to purchase snack food.

Today we will talk more about Lunch Aid.

Snack Assistance

Lunch Aid is a benefit for families with children public school students and who are in need.

Families that were already experiencing some financial difficulty, the pandemic made their situation worse. So, so that these children would not be left destitute without school meals, the government created this social program.

The benefit is available in the form of a food card, which allows families to purchase the items necessary to feed their children.

The card is only accepted for spending on food products, no other products are accepted for purchase.

 

In addition, you need to register in advance to be able to check whether you will be ready to receive the Snack aid.

How to receive Merenda Aid?

To receive the Snack aid from the Federal Government, the family needs to follow some steps:

• Be registered with Bolsa Família;
• Register with CadÚnico (Cadastro Único);
• Register in advance in the program to analyze the need for assistance.

If the family needs assistance, but does not have registration with CadÚnico, the person responsible for the minor simply goes to a CadÚnico office to register or contact the city hall in their city.

What is the value of Lunch Aid?

The government, with the creation of this aid, intends for it to be a snack, as provided in schools, during class times, therefore, the benefit will be up to R$ 178.00 (one hundred and seventy-eight reais) per student, there is no limit to the number of people per family.

Payment of aid will be made through PicPay. If any data is irregular, it will be possible for the government to use the data registered by the application itself.

It is also possible to register and monitor the program through the public network, as well as withdraw the aid amount.

After approval and receipt of the benefit, remember to confirm that the amount received is correct. The person responsible can make withdrawals from banks 24 hours a day and if they wish to make the transfer to another account, they must wait 24 hours to receive the assistance.

To withdraw funds from 24-hour banks, you must complete the process using the QR Code.

For more information visit the program website Snack Assistance.