A raise in prices in Peru leads to the implementation of the 2022 Food Bonus
The sudden increase in prices in Peru has led to thousands of Peruvians being able to benefit from the 2022 Food Bonus. The new subsidy from the government aims to alleviate some of the basic needs expenses of Peruvians, as well as the basic family basket. Who are the beneficiaries and what are the requirements to qualify? Find out the details here.
The new Food Bonus has an investment of s/2,000 million soles in order to cover as many families nationwide as possible, all of which have been affected by the current health pandemic, as well as the war between Ukraine and Russia.
Who are the beneficiaries of the Food Bonus?
Through the latest government provisions, the main requirements to qualify for the Food Bonus in the coming months have been determined.
- Users of social programs such as Pension 65, Contigo, and Juntos
- Population that is not on the Midis list but is in extreme poverty
- Users who have not received any help from the state
- Users who earn less than the minimum vital wage
In addition, the minister announced that soup kitchens and community dining rooms will also benefit from the new Food Bonus. "In the coming weeks, additional resources will be allocated for greater coverage," said the Minister of Economy and Finance.
How much is the 2022 Food Bonus?
The new Food Bonus is a social benefit that seeks to help the most affected sectors of the population, which is planned to be implemented at the end of July, during Independence Day celebrations.
For now, the Food Bonus does not have a list of beneficiaries, but it was ensured that the filtering and selection of individuals will be very meticulous, in accordance with the requirements for disbursement. "Now Midis is in the process of updating them to make it a more targeted intervention in those segments that need it," mentioned.
According to the representative of Midis, the eventual delivery of the Food Bonus will focus on people with few resources, whose names will appear on a new list of beneficiaries. "Now Midis is in the process of updating them to make it a more targeted intervention in those segments that need it," mentioned the minister.
The Food Bonus will consist of s/300 soles of economic subsidy for families that require it. In addition, Minister Graham announced that approximately s/400 million per month will be allocated to the investment of this benefit, and it will be issued over a period of 3 consecutive months.
"It will be 1,200 million soles in a quarter, but it will be necessary to attend to all vulnerable populations," said the minister.