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American Military News
1 month ago
NYC politics

NYC launches $53 million illegal immigrant debit card program

Illegal immigrants in NYC are receiving pre-paid debit cards for daily necessities
City's aim to replace food boxes for illegal immigrants with $53 million pilot program [ more ]
Fox News
1 month ago
NYC politics

New York City begins giving illegal immigrants prepaid debit cards as part of $53 million pilot program

Prepaid debit cards given to migrant families in NYC for food and baby supplies.
$53 million pilot program in NYC provides migrant families with up to $350 each week. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

Why New York's Plan to Give Migrants Debit Cards Came Under Fire

Debit cards distributed to migrant families for food
Ridicule from Republican leaders for the pilot program [ more ]
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Fox News
3 months ago
NYC politics

New York City to hand out $53 million in pre-paid credit cards to migrant families: report

New York City will launch a $53 million pilot program to provide pre-paid credit cards to migrant families.
The program aims to replace the current food service provided at hotels and save the city millions of dollars annually. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
2 months ago
Brooklyn

What's News, Breaking: Friday, March 15, 2024

Ramadan is a month of service and spiritual development for Muslim communities.
Partnership provides over 8,500 halal meals at grab-and-go sites across New York City during Ramadan. [ more ]
New York Amsterdam News
2 months ago
NYC politics

City nearly resolves delays in benefits to thousands of low income residents, mayor says

Backlogs in food and cash assistance programs reduced by 97% and 90% respectively
Legal action prompted by delays in processing applications [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Op-ed: Helping feed our neighbors defines us as Chicagoans

The need for food assistance in Chicago has continued to climb since the pandemic began.
Nourishing Hope, a hunger relief organization in Chicago, is serving about 25% more people than last year.
They are also serving more families with children than they did two years ago. [ more ]
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