With only a few days left until Eid al-Fitr, Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundations have begun providing various forms of aid to families in need. In line with the principles of a social state, cash payments of varying amounts are being given to those who need help buying food or clothing for the holiday.
Minister of Family and Social Services Derya Yanık announced good news ahead of the holiday. The foundations will allocate donations totaling 229 million TRY to districts across all 81 provinces. Information was shared about how to benefit from the social assistance offered for Eid and how to check the status of payments.
Cash Support for Eid al-Fitr Will Be Available in All Provinces
You can check eligibility and whether payments have been deposited through the e-Government (e-Devlet) system. Minister Derya Yanık stated: “An additional 229 million TRY in resources will be expended by the Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundations for all districts across our 81 provinces ahead of Eid al-Fitr.”
How to Apply Online for Eid Cash Support
To apply for or check the Eid cash support provided by the ministry, access the e-Government portal. After logging into e-Devlet with your Turkish ID number and password, you can view application details via the “social assistance information inquiry” screen.
Eid Support Officially Announced
Minister Derya Yanık shared an official announcement about the cash assistance for this Ramadan on her social media. She emphasized that all foundations operating under the ministry are ready to support citizens in need, wished everyone a blessed Eid in advance, and confirmed that “by decision of our President, an additional 229 million TRY has been transferred to our Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundations for all districts in 81 provinces ahead of the holiday.”
How to Check Eid Cash Support Online
There are specific steps to check the Eid assistance provided by the ministry through the e-Government system. To query the 1,000 TRY social assistance payment via e-Devlet:
- Go to the official e-Government website.
- Log in using your Turkish ID number and password.
- Type “Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Services” into the search bar at the top of the page.
- Open the “social assistance information inquiry” screen on the page that appears.
- Click the “Query” button.
- Applicants and those checking social assistance status can find detailed information on the same page.
Eid al-Fitr Food Assistance
With the holiday approaching, the Ministry of Family and Social Services is providing food assistance to families in need. The type of aid is determined according to the family’s circumstances and, when necessary, assistance is delivered throughout the year. The ministry has clarified the application requirements for its food assistance service.
- Applicants must demonstrate that they are in need and do not have a regular income.
- The average monthly income per working person in the household must not exceed one-third of the minimum wage.
How to Apply for Food Assistance for Eid
Applications for food assistance provided by the Ministry of Family and Social Services must be made in person to the relevant foundation or unit. You can apply by visiting social service directorates or Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundations.