Georgia farm workers will receive a $600 one-time payment, which will last until next year.
Georgia Farm and Food Workers Eligible for $600 Federal Relief Payment
Attention Georgia farm and food workers! You have the opportunity to receive a one-time $600 direct payment in federal relief from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This initiative, known as the Farm and Food Workers Relief, aims to provide financial support to workers like you who have faced unprecedented challenges during the pandemic.
The USDA has allocated a total of $670 million to be distributed to farm and food workers across the country by October 2024. This is a significant effort to recognize and support the resilience of workers who have played a crucial role in ensuring that Americans can feed and sustain their families.
Partnerships and Distribution
The USDA has partnered with various nonprofits and a tribal entity to extend federal relief to workers nationwide. In Georgia, the National Center for Farmworker Health has joined forces with the Latino Community Fund Georgia to reach out to farm workers and inform them about the available payments. The center has received $36 million in federal funds specifically for distribution to workers in Georgia.
As of July 5, the Latino Community Fund Georgia has received a total of 81 relief applications from farm workers in Tift, Colquitt, Echols, and Coffee counties. If you are eligible for the program, make sure to submit your application to secure your relief payment.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Farm and Food Workers Relief program, you must provide a valid ID and proof of employment as a farm worker or a front-line food worker between January 2020 and May 11, 2023. Acceptable forms of ID include a driver’s license or foreign passport. Farm workers encompass those employed in meatpacking industries or grocery stores.
It’s important to note that U.S. citizenship or legal status is not required to receive the funds. The relief program is open to all eligible farm and food workers, regardless of their immigration status.
If you believe you meet the eligibility criteria or would like more information about the Farm and Food Workers Relief program, don’t hesitate to contact the Latino Community Fund Georgia at (678) 705-2057 or email [email protected].
Stay informed and take advantage of this opportunity to receive the financial support you deserve!
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