Provincial Programs
Help for those receiving B . C . Employment and Assistance
The Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation provides money for food and shelter costs , plus a variety of other assistance through B . C . Employment and Assistance .
The following are some additional assistance that may be available to you if you are receiving B . C . Employment and Assistance .
Identification Fees
If you do not have the identification you need to apply for B . C . Employment and Assistance , the cost of getting a B . C . Identification card or other documents may be paid for you . This assistance is available on a one-time only basis .
Security Deposit
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Provincial Programs
If you are renting accommodation , you may be eligible for help to cover the cost of your security deposit . This benefit must be repayed . Security deposit repayments are deducted from income assistance cheques at $ 20 per month . The security deposit deduction occurs on the second cheque after the security deposit is issued .
Emergency Moving Benefit
If you are forced to move because the accommodation you are renting has been sold or condemned , or a move to a new place would reduce your expenses , you may receive money to pay your moving costs .
Diet Supplement
If you require a special diet for a specific medical condition , you may be eligible for this monthly assistance to help cover the extra cost . See the link below for more information on Diet Supplement . https :// www2 . gov . bc . ca / gov / content / governments / policies-for-government / bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual / health-supplements-and-programs / dietsupplements
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