NYC to stop giving migrants prepaid debit cards for food
New York City announced Thursday it will soon stop giving migrants prepaid debit cards for food. A spokesperson for Mayor Eric Adams’ office said it will not renew the “immediate response cards pilot program.” The program directed funds toward migrant families in the city’s Housing Preservation and Development system that were living in hotels.
New York City to End Program Giving Migrants Vouchers for Food
New York City is ending a program that provides migrants staying in city-funded hotels with prepaid debit cards they can use to purchase food.
New York Scraps Pre-Paid Debit Cards for Migrants
New York City ends a food debit card program that allowed migrant families to purchase their own groceries and essential supplies.
New York City ends prepaid debit card program for migrants
A spokesperson for the mayor’s office said the program is ending because the contract is set to expire but did not provide a more specific reason.
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NYC Ends Migrant Food Voucher Program
New York City has announced it will no longer issue food vouchers to migrant families, ending a pilot program that has faced criticism and scrutiny from some groups, including conservatives. […] The post NYC Ends Migrant Food Voucher Program appeared first on Baller Alert.
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