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2 cities tried basic income for formerly incarcerated people. Participants felt more food secure but struggled to pay for housing.


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Gainesville and Durham gave formerly incarcerated residents $600 a month. It helped participants afford food and other essentials.

The article from MSN discusses a pilot program in Durham, North Carolina, and Rochester, New York, where formerly incarcerated individuals received a basic income. The initiative aimed to provide financial stability to help these individuals reintegrate into society. Participants in the program reported feeling more food secure due to the regular stipend, which allowed them to afford better nutrition. However, despite this improvement, many still struggled with housing costs, indicating that while the basic income helped with immediate needs like food, it was insufficient to cover the broader spectrum of living expenses, particularly housing. The program highlighted both the potential benefits of basic income in reducing immediate financial stress and the limitations in addressing all aspects of economic insecurity for this vulnerable population.

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