Province launches seniors’ food support program

Low-income Island seniors age 65 and older who are facing food insecurity due to rising inflation can now register for a one-time grocery card of $100.

Registration will be accepted online at Seniors Food Support Program. Print registration forms are also available online and can be returned to any provincial Social Program office. If required, seniors can dial 2-1-1 for assistance completing online registration. Assistance is available Monday to Friday from 8 am to 8 pm.

“We know that Island seniors are often on a fixed income and with the rising costs of food and fuel, may have a more challenging time accessing healthy nutritious food at local grocery stores. Every little bit helps. This new support, along with other provincial government inflationary programs will help to ensure people’s basic needs are met.”

- Social Development and Housing Minister Brad Trivers

Registration opens today and will remain open until August 26, 2022.

For more information, contact seniorsfood@gov.pe.ca or dial 2-1-1.

Media contact:
Rebecca Gass
Senior Communications Officer
Social Development and Housing
rjgass@gov.pe.ca

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