As part of the government’s social protection measures, the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade has begun distributing an additional support grant on food cards for Takaful & Karama beneficiaries 💳, alongside the regular monthly subsidy, easing the financial burden on citizens before Ramadan 🌙.
📌 Grant Value and Distribution:
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Support value: 400 EGP per eligible card 💵
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Distribution period: March and April
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Beneficiaries: around 10 million cards, covering approximately 25 million citizens 👨👩👧👦
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Total cost: 8 billion EGP 💰
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Distribution outlets: 40,000 nationwide, including consumer cooperatives, "Carry On" outlets, Gam’ety outlets, and supply agents 🏬
📌 Supported Goods List:
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4 kg sugar at 28 EGP/kg 🍚
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3 kg rice at 24 EGP/kg 🍚
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3 oil bottles: 700ml at 48 EGP or 800ml at 54 EGP 🛢️
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6 pasta packs 350g at 8.5 EGP 🍝
📌 Beneficiary Notifications:
Eligible citizens will receive an SMS confirming the grant 💌, alongside the bread voucher message, ensuring clear information on entitlement ✅.
✨ Significance of the Grant:
The grant aims to support low-income families before Ramadan, ensuring access to essential goods at subsidized prices, reinforcing the social safety net 🌟.
