Income support families getting $100 to help with school supplies

    Thursday, 28 August 2025 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    More than 3,250 households and nearly 5,300 school-aged children and youth are benefiting from this initiative. 

    Families in receipt of income support are getting $100 to help with the cost of school supplies. More than 3,250 households and nearly 5,300 school-aged children and youth are benefiting from this initiative.  No additional application is required to qualify for the benefit. Any eligible family that has not received the Back-to-School Benefit can contact their local Income Support office.

     

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