Listuguj’s Grocery Voucher Program
The Listuguj Community Social Services Directorate (LCSSD) offers several beneficial services and programs to aid in the well-being of community members. One of these programs is the Grocery Voucher Program.
The Grocery Voucher Program (“food vouchers”) is a redeemable paper document that clients can use at the local IGA Extra grocery store in Campbellton, New Brunswick. This program was implemented in place of the physical food bank that was offered to registered band members in the past. It is available to all Elders, Social Assistance Clients, and individuals with low income. Individuals who wish to utilize this resource must apply every 30 days.
To apply, individuals need to fill out an application which requires mandatory information such as: name, address, band number, number of children and household members, etc. Individuals can apply for these vouchers every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The vouchers are processed and created on Thursday and are available for pickup at LCSSD at 2 Gef St. every Friday. Due to Summer hours, pickup of food vouchers will be available Fridays until noon until August 30th.
Khaliah Barnaby Morrison is the Community Support Coordinator at LCSSD and runs the Grocery Voucher Program. When it comes to the importance of this program, Barnaby Morrison said, “This initiative is significant for our community as it allows people to have agency over their spending and shop specifically for their dietary needs. This program also allows our department to fully see how necessary the program is to individuals and their families, especially in our current climate of extreme food pricing. Helping individuals and families, and providing relief is the most crucial part of this program.”
If you would like to apply for food vouchers, or would like more information on this available resource, please contact Khaliah Barnaby Morrison at 418-788-3039, by email at khaliah.barnaby@listuguj.ca or in person at 2 Gef St.
By Ann Marie Jacques
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