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$750 a month was given to homeless people in California. What they spent it on is more evidence that universal basic income works. (www.businessinsider.com)
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[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip -2 points 2 years ago

All of the food from grocery stores that isn't sold is donated to charity. The store gets a tax break and the homeless get a meal. It isn't quite enough as we still rely on donations but its helpful.