Key Takeaways:
- School food baskets deadline extended allows families to collect holiday support until 5 January.
- Parents access cestaestudantes.pbh.gov.br and provide CPF and the enrolment responsible’s first name to generate a voucher.
- Voucher includes a numeric code, supermarket address and scheduled collection day; present voucher and photo ID at pickup.
- Alternate collection possible at the indicated store up to 5 January if the scheduled slot is missed.
The municipal scheme that provides food baskets to pupils in the public school network will allow families extra time to collect their parcels during the school holiday period. Officials said beneficiaries who miss their scheduled collection may pick up the baskets at the indicated supermarket until 5 January.
School food baskets deadline extended
To obtain a basket, families must visit the programme website at cestaestudantes.pbh.gov.br. On the site, users should enter the student’s CPF number and the first name of the person responsible for the pupil’s enrolment. The platform then issues a voucher showing a numeric code, the address of the assigned supermarket and the date on which the basket should be collected.
At the supermarket, beneficiaries must present the voucher number and a photo identification document. Authorities emphasised that keeping both items ready will speed up the collection process and help avoid delays for other families.
The extension of the deadline to 5 January offers added flexibility for households who cannot attend on the originally scheduled date and reduces the risk that eligible pupils will miss out on food support while schools are closed. The municipal government said the measure is intended to ensure continuity of assistance during the holiday period.
Programme administrators urged families to check the voucher carefully for the correct supermarket address and collection day. If there is any error or if a family cannot access the online portal, local support channels have been made available to assist with voucher generation and scheduling enquiries.
While the service is targeted at pupils enrolled in the public school network, the procedure is straightforward: visit the site, provide CPF and the enrolment contact’s first name, print or save the voucher and present that voucher alongside a photo ID at the assigned supermarket. Those who are unable to attend the stated day can still collect the basket at the same supermarket up to 5 January, the municipality confirmed.
Community groups and school administrators welcomed the decision to extend the collection period, saying it will ease pressure on families balancing work and holiday commitments. Local officials said they will monitor the distribution closely to ensure supply levels meet demand and to prevent overcrowding at collection points.
For the latest updates and step‑by‑step guidance, families should consult the programme website and the contact information provided there. The extension to 5 January is designed to make sure that children in the public school system do not go without essential food support during the holidays.
