Social Assistance for May 2020

Social Assistance for May 2020

Cheques

Northern Store during this time and they have agreed to distribute the cheques on our behalf for the month of May. Under our direction, Northern will release them as follows and in alphabetical order (last name first): 

Thursday, April 30^th
Morning: A – F
Afternoon: G – L

Friday, May 1^st
Morning: M – R
Afternoon: S – W

This includes the OW clients who do not have Direct Deposit, as well as all vendors – landlords, board & lodge providers and trustees. Unfortunately, to date we have not been able to develop a system where we will be able to offer Direct Deposit to our vendors, but we are working on it. 

Direct Deposit

For those clients on Direct Deposit we will be processing payments on Wednesday, April 29th so you should receive your payment either that evening or Thursday morning.   

Please respect and follow the precautionary measures recommended by the Pandemic Planning Team and those of Norther Store as well. Social distancing, not shopping if you are sick or if you are required to be in self-quarantine, respecting limits of shoppers, etc. 

Please keep in mind Northern Store’s cheque cashing policy where the cash limit is $200 and the balance on a WE or benefit card.

If you have not received your cheque or a Direct Deposit payment as scheduled, please call the office.

Thank you, take care and be safe.