Arr, mateys! Word be spreadin' that New York City be givin' $53 million in credit cards to migrant families!
2024-02-03
Arrr, mateys! Hear me well, for I have tidings from the land of New York City. They be startin' a grand venture, a pilot program worth a mighty $53 million doubloons. 'Tis meant to supply migrant families lodged in city inns with pre-paid credit cards for victuals and wee ones' necessities. Feast yer eyes on this treasure, me hearties!
New York City is set to launch a $53 million pilot program that will distribute prepaid credit cards to migrant families staying in hotels. The program aims to replace the current food service provided to these families and will enable them to purchase fresh food and baby supplies. According to a spokesperson for Mayor Eric Adams, the program is expected to save the city over $7.2 million annually. The prepaid cards can only be used at specific stores, such as bodegas, grocery stores, and convenience stores. Migrants eligible for the program must sign an affidavit stating that they will only use the funds for food and baby supplies. The amount available to each family will depend on their size and income. The program will be run by Mobility Capital Finance, a New Jersey company. If successful with the initial 500 families, the program will be expanded to accommodate the 15,000 migrant families currently staying in hotels. New York City has seen an influx of over 150,000 migrants since 2022, straining city resources. Mayor Adams has described the situation as a humanitarian crisis, with the cost of providing food and housing for migrants estimated to be around $12 billion over three years. Critics argue that New York City's sanctuary policies and handouts to migrants will only incentivize further immigration.