Community Development and Social Services

A monthly food voucher is made payable to the head of a household for one (1) to two (2) years on behalf of the needy persons in that said household.

Vulnerability is measured in part by an income and expense analysis of the household. Where the remaining balance from the income is less than the minimum disposable income threshold, a food voucher benefit will be considered. The amount granted is typically based on the amount of dependents that require the assistance.

Vouchers are valued as follows:

• For a family of one to two persons $200.00
• For a family of three to four persons $300.00
• For a family of more than four persons $400.00

Requirements for applications are as follows:

• Government-issued Identification Card (ID) of applicant
• Pay Slip
• Copies of utility bills (eg. electricity, water) and other expenses including cable, internet, hire purchase, loans, insurance, etc.

It is important to note that a National Household Registry (NHR) Assessment will be conducted at the applicant’s home to further determine the household’s level of vulnerability.

A Funeral Grant of up to EC$1,000.00 is granted on behalf of a deceased person whose family or guardian does not have sufficient resources to settle the burial expenses.

Requirements for applications are as follows:

• Government-issued Identification Card (ID) of applicant
• Pay Slip
• A Copy of the Death Certificate
• Quotation from the chosen Funeral Home showing the full expense of the funeral
• Copies of utility bills (eg. electricity, water) and other expenses (eg. cable, internet, hire purchase, loans, insurance, etc).
• Evidence of Life Insurance for the deceased (if applicable)
• Evidence of Indemnity Plan with Credit Union, Eastern Benevolence Society Funeral Plan or any other death insurance plan (if applicable)

In order to be eligible for a funeral grant, the total cost of the funeral cannot be more than EC$10,000. Vulnerability is measured by an income and expense analysis of the household.

Once application is approved, payment is made directly to the funeral home.