CARES Act Food Assistance Available To West Palm Beach Residents

From the City of West Palm Beach:

September 4,2020

West Palm Beach residents may apply for CARES Act Food Assistance offered by Palm Beach County to eligible residents of Palm Beach County under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Palm Beach County has informed the City that it will issue pre-paid debit cards to approved residents to purchase food. Eligible residents who experienced a loss of income as a direct result of COVID-19 and who are at or below 140% Area Median Income (AMI) may apply. The one-time benefit allowance is based on household size and maximum amounts is listed. Only one card will be given out per household, and all expenditures must be made by December 30, 2020.

• 1-2 Household members: $400

• 3-4 Household members: $800

• 5 or more Household members: $1,000

Applicants must present evidence their household was adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in order to qualify to receive the prepaid card. Supporting documentation must be provided to prove income eligibility, such as last a pay stub or last filed tax return, valid government issued ID and Social Security card.

Clients who received assistance for rental and utility services thru THE Covid Cares program may apply for the food assistance without uploading additional documentation.

Eligible residents may apply for food assistance at www.pbcgov.com/OSCARSS. A list of Frequently Asked Questions can be found here. For more information, contact Palm Beach County’s CSD’s Contact Centre at (561) 355-4792.

This press release was produced by the City of West Palm Beach. The views expressed are the author's own.