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Contact City of Cape Town Social Development for housing and food assistance programs.

Free No sign-in Provider verification required enLocal Government ProgramCity of Cape Town Social Development and Early Childhood DevelopmentWestern Cape Government Department of Social DevelopmentNonprofit

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Programs to contact

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City of Cape Town Social Development and Early Childhood Development

Local Government Program

City of Cape Town social development services for food, shelter, and early childhood support; see services and eligibility.

Open provider page +1-211-339-6707
2

Western Cape Government Department of Social Development

Local Government Program

Western Cape social development services for housing, addiction recovery, and transport support; see services and eligibility.

Open provider page
3

Lifeline Western Cape (Mental Health and Crisis Support)

Nonprofit

LifeLine Western Cape mental health and crisis support; contact for counseling, recovery help, or referral.

Open provider page +1-721-361-9197
4

Western Cape Government Health Department

Local Government Program

Western Cape health services for addiction treatment and recovery; see services and eligibility.

Open provider page
5

City of Cape Town Utilities Customer Care

Local Government Program

City of Cape Town water and sanitation customer care; see billing help, service issues, and support options.

Open provider page +1-211-339-6707
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FoodForward SA Western Cape

Nonprofit

FoodForward SA Western Cape food relief and hunger support; see local programs and get help.

Open provider page +1-204-766-7016
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Western Cape Government Housing Department

Local Government Program

Western Cape housing services for public housing and rental support; see services and eligibility.

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Recommended next steps

  • Contact City of Cape Town Social Development for housing and food assistance programs.
  • Apply for social grants through SASSA for financial support.
  • Use FoodForward SA to access food relief services in Cape Town.
  • Reach out to Lifeline Western Cape for mental health and crisis support.
  • Consult Western Cape Health Department for public healthcare services.
  • Contact City of Cape Town Utilities for assistance with water and sanitation.
  • Explore housing opportunities via Western Cape Housing Department.
  • Use Cape Town Community Transport Association for affordable transport options.
  • Engage with Western Cape Department of Social Development for social welfare programs.
  • Visit Cape Town Food Relief Network for local food distribution initiatives.

Need categories

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Housing and Shelter

  • Emergency and Stability
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Food Assistance

  • Food Security