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Short-term Food Assistance Service

Introduction

Commissioned non-governmental organisations operate Short-term Food Assistance Service Teams to help individuals and families who have short-term difficulties in coping with their daily food expenditure with the provision of basic food assistance normally for a period not exceeding 8 weeks.

Service Target

Individuals or families, including the unemployed, low-income earners, new arrivals and street sleepers, etc. who encounter sudden changes and immediate financial hardship.

Application and Eligibility Criteria

Applicants may contact the Short-term Food Assistance Service Team according to their place of residence and provide information such as their identity, residential and financial proof for eligibility assessment.

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Monthly Income and Asset LimitsPDF

Fees and Charges

Free of charge.

Information of Service Unit

Item / NameDownload File / Link
Short-term Food Assistance Service Teams LeafletPDF / Other Languages
Contact Means of the Short-term Food Assistance Service TeamsPDF / Map

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