NEW YORK , NY – New York City, under Mayor Eric Adams’ administration, is set to implement a $53 million pilot program, distributing prepaid credit cards to migrant families temporarily housed in city hotels. Managed by New Jersey-based Mobility Capital Finance, the initiative aims to offer financial assistance to asylum seekers residing at the Roosevelt Hotel, allowing them to purchase food.
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According to the New York Post, the program, named the Immediate Response Card initiative, will commence with 500 migrant families in short-term hotel stays, replacing the current food service provided. These prepaid cards, restricted to use at bodegas, grocery stores, supermarkets, and convenience stores, come with a condition: migrants must sign an affidavit affirming that the funds will solely be spent on food and baby supplies, or they risk expulsion from the program.
Similar to the state’s SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), the Immediate Response Card mirrors New York’s food stamp initiative, providing lower-income individuals with a credit card to cover meal expenses. The funds on each card will be determined based on family size and income status. For example, a family of four could receive nearly $1,000 monthly, equating to $35 per day for food. The cards will be replenished every 28 days.
This move by the city aims to provide essential support to migrant families during their stay in New York, addressing their immediate needs for sustenance and baby supplies.
