{"id":20032,"date":"2026-01-28T18:41:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T18:41:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bonfimnoticias.com.br\/?p=20032"},"modified":"2026-01-28T18:41:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T18:41:50","slug":"bonfimnoticias-com-br","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bonfimnoticias.com.br\/en\/bonfimnoticias-com-br\/","title":{"rendered":"Social benefits - see if you are eligible."},"content":{"rendered":"

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How to apply for the social benefit to get free fruit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Brazil, There is no single "official benefit" exclusive to fruits.<\/strong>But it's entirely possible. receive free fruit<\/strong> through social programs, municipal actions and food security projects<\/strong>Here's how to access it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1\ufe0f\u20e3 Look for the CRAS<\/strong> from your city<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

THE Social Assistance Reference Center (CRAS)<\/strong> It is the main point of entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At CRAS you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Update or do the Single Registry (Cad\u00danico)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • To be referred to feeding programs<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Receive information about distribution of baskets with fruits and vegetables<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udcc4 Lightweight:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • RG and CPF<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Proof of residence<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Documents of family members<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      2\ufe0f\u20e3 Register at food security programs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Many municipalities offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Green baskets<\/strong> (fruits, vegetables and greens)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Healthy meal kits<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Weekly or monthly distribution of fruit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        These programs typically cater to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Low-income families<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Elderly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Pregnant women<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • People in vulnerable situations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          3\ufe0f\u20e3 Find out about Food Bank<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          You Food Banks<\/strong> They receive donations from markets and producers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          How it works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Fruit in good condition is distributed free of charge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Access is usually via CRAS<\/strong>, churches or community associations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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            4\ufe0f\u20e3 Check out social fairs and community events.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            Some cities promote:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Charity fairs<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Donation of surplus fruit from local producers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Partnerships with family farming<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Typically disseminated by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • City hall<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Social networks for social assistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Neighborhood associations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                5\ufe0f\u20e3 Keep your Cad\u00danico (Single Registry for Social Programs) always up to date.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                Having your registration up-to-date increases your chances of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                • Being invited to participate in new benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Participate in free meal programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  Always update when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  • Change address<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Change income<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Changing the family composition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                    \u2705 Important tip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                    Even those who already receive Bolsa Fam\u00edlia\/Aux\u00edlio Brasil<\/strong> you may be entitled to fruit distribution<\/strong>Because they are different programs.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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