With the COVID-19 pandemic and social isolation, many families ended up losing their jobs. On the other hand, market prices only rose. Therefore, it was the role of governments to help the low-income population in this situation. With the Basic Food Basket Aid benefit, families had access to decent food throughout this period.

Therefore, the benefit is granted by state and municipal governments. In other words, the rules change according to each state. In today's article, we will explain the reality in the state of Ceará. Continue reading and find out!

Basically, the government of Ceará made a R$200 food card available to some families. In other words, this amount is paid in two installments for low-income families. Therefore, this aid covered more than 150 thousand families. In addition, another list was made available by the government, with more citizens who can receive the benefit.

Therefore, it is worth highlighting that for this benefit the government of Ceará prioritized informal workers. In addition to those who need to gather to work. In other words, it is the case of street vendors, market vendors, drivers. Workers who are constantly in contact with several people in a single day. Therefore, it is necessary to somehow prove the exercise of this profession.

Firstly, the main benefit of the Basic Food Basket Aid is access to decent food. Because, with the pandemic, many families lost their jobs. But, with inflation, prices in the markets rose a lot. Therefore, it was essential that governments stepped up to help these family groups.

It is worth remembering that in Ceará the aid is R$200, available in two installments of R$100. In fact, the benefit comes directly on a food card.

The government of Ceará, for example, focused on a specific group of people to receive aid. In other words, workers whose work involves crowding. In other words, taxi drivers, street vendors, tour guides, etc. See the complete list of workers who can receive the Basic Basket Aid benefit:

But be careful, to receive assistance you need to follow some rules. For example, residing in the state of Ceará and being 18 years old or over. Furthermore, the activities must be carried out with proof from a union or professional association. Furthermore, anyone who receives other government aid will not be able to receive Basic Basket Aid. Unless it is Emergency Aid or Auxílio Brasil.

Otherwise, if the worker receives social security benefits, unemployment insurance, or even holds a government position. It is not possible to receive the benefit in these cases.

Firstly, in the case of Ceará you can register through the Social Information and Indicators System (SISSPS). Therefore, you enter your data and the government checks whether you and your family meet the necessary requirements.

However, due to the number of registrants, the government of Ceará stopped accepting new registrations. But it's worth keeping trying. Because new analyzes are constantly being carried out. Furthermore, to find out if you were selected, simply access the SPS website to check the list of approved candidates.

Furthermore, when registering, you must bring the following documents:

In other words, with all these documents in hand, registration can be carried out. Finally, do you want to know the step-by-step guide to signing up for Basic Basket Aid? Check out this article below where we explain!