Bahamas Food Assistance For Older Persons : Department of Social Services

Name of the Organization : Department of Social Services
Type of Facility : Food Assistance For Older Persons
Country : Bahamas

Official Website : https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/

Food Assistance For Older Persons :

This service is intended to assist poor senior citizens that are 60 years or older and are experiencing hardship in fulfilling their basic needs such as food.

Related : Bahamas Social Services Home Placement For Older Persons : www.statusin.org/5167.html

Eligibility :
Must be a Bahamian citizen or permanent resident that is 60 years or older.

Process :
** The applicant visits the Senior Citizens Division, requesting intervention from the Social Services Representative (SSR).
** The Intake process and form are completed by the SSR.
** A needs assessment and home investigation are arranged and completed.
** The SSR then makes a recommendation based on the findings.
** The applicant is informed of the recommendation made about whether or not they qualify for the service.

This service can be accessed at the following locations :
Senior Citizens Division :
Robinson Road
Alexander House
Montell Heights
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
P.O. Box N-1545
Tel. (242) 397-2524
Fax. (242) 323-8672
Opening hours : 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Outreach Centres :
Department of Social Services,
Horseshoe Drive/Pitt Road
Oakesfield
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 322-7121/5
Opening hours : 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Wulff Road Centre :
National Insurance Building
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 356-9391-4
Opening hours : 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Fox Hill Centre :
Park Plaza
Fox Hill Round About
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 364-2200
Opening hours : 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Application Form(s)

All relevant application forms will be completed by the Social Services Representative at the time of application.

Supporting Documents :
Passport
Permanent Residency Document
National Insurance Card

Turn-around time :
The time frame to provide this service is between one to four weeks. Applicants should note that there is a reassessment for continuation of food assistance every twelve months to re-establish their needs.

Deadline :
There are no deadlines for this service.

Related Fee(s) :
There are no fees associated with this service.

For more information please contact :
Department of Social Services
Clarence A. Bain Building
Thompson Boulevard
New Providence
Nassau
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 502-2850 or 326-0526
Fax. (242) 323-8672

Note :
This type of assistance can also be accessed via non-governmental organisations such as :
The Red Cross – Tel. (242) 323-7370
The Salvation Army – Tel. (242) 323-5806