Press release
Târgu Mureș, 13.06.2023
154 people from vulnerable groups applied for DAS Târgu Mureș social vouchers/food cards worth 250 lei
The social cards for the purchase of basic foodstuffs, distributed through the "Support for Romania" programme and intended to help people at risk of poverty, will be replenished these days (third tranche of money from 2023).
For their granting, three of the categories of beneficiaries of social vouchers for food must apply for material support by submitting a written application and an affidavit to the Registrar's Office of the Directorate of Social Assistance Târgu Mureș, Gh. Doja, nr. 9, working hours with the public: Monday-Friday: 08:00-12:00, Tuesday and Thursday: 14:00-16:00 or by e-mail at: registratura.das@tirgumures.ro, namely:
- families with at least 2 dependent children whose net monthly income per family member is less than or equal to 675 lei and who do not receive family support allowance or social assistance;
- single-parent families whose monthly net income per family member is less than or equal to 675 lei and who do not receive family support allowance or social assistance;
- homeless people.
Applications and the affidavit shall be accompanied by the following documents:
- certificate/slip of income of the family members in the month preceding the application;
- copy of the identity papers of all family members,
- copy of marriage certificate/divorce decree (if applicable);
- other documents as appropriate.
So far, 66 families and 88 homeless people, belonging to the three categories of vulnerable groups mentioned above, have applied to DAS Targu Mures for social vouchers to buy food or pay for hot meals.
The electronic social voucher is worth 250 lei and is issued every two months. According to the law, for beneficiaries newly introduced when the lists for 2023 are updated and for whom new electronic media will be issued, the distribution and supply of newly issued cards can be carried out until 31 March 2024.
Further information can be found on the website of the Târgu Mureș Social Assistance Department www.dastgmures.ro, Social assistance benefits section - Electronic social vouchers for hot meals or by clicking on the link: https://dastgmures.ro/beneficii-de-asistenta-sociala/tichete-sociale-pe-suport-electronic-pentru-alimente-masa-calda/.
We remind you that electronic social vouchers are sent by post to the beneficiaries' home address. An exception is made for homeless people, for whom the Social Welfare Department of Targu Mures will distribute them directly.
Târgu Mureș Social Assistance Department