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NYC pilot program to give prepaid debit cards to migrants

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Pilot program in New York City will give prepaid cards to migrants; only families will get cards; only usable on food, baby supplies.NYC councilman says the program is a 'travesty' and the company providing them is on a no-bid contract. Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom said the program could potentially save the city $600,000 a month.

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NYC pilot program to give prepaid debit cards to migrants

(NewsNation) — A new pilot program in New York City is giving migrant families a prepaid debit card if they sign an affidavit saying they will only use the money at grocery or convenience stores for food and baby supplies. NewsNation local affiliate PIX11 writes that the city will hand out cards to 115 families staying in hotels that were converted into shelters this week. About 460 migrants, including many children, will be fed by the city, the…

1 month ago·Chicago, United States
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