How much are the benefits?

Assistance type Payment amount Payment schedule Payment method
FOOD Ongoing Single – $84 BSD 
2 members – $105
3 members – $126 
4 members – $147 
5 members – $168 
6+ members – $189
Monthly Digital wallet- Kanoo or MobileAssist
Emergency Single – $50 
2 members– $640 3 members– $70 
4 members– $80 
5 members– $90 
6+ members– $100 
Given every 3 months Food coupon
Disaster $100 per person N/A Digital wallet: Kanoo or MobileAssist
Uniform Pre-school – $120  

Primary school – $150 Secondary

High school – $180 

Once every 6 months Digital coupon
Housing Rental $1,200.00 Once per year Digital wallet
Shelter N/A N/A N/A
Placement to Motel Based on Motel rate and number of days placed to the Motel. N/A Paid directly to service provider
Burial Varies Once Paid directly to service provider
Financial Assistance  Utility Maximum of $1,200.00 Once every 6 months Paid directly to utility company
Assets Maximum of $5,000.00 Once every 3 months Paid directly to company