Complaints about exclusion from the food card program continue to concern Egyptian families

The article discusses the efforts of the Egyptian government to refine and modernize the support card system. About 850,000 citizens have been excluded from the support program due to certain criteria related to their assets and lifestyle, amid widespread criticism and complaints that support has been lost by most needy families. Although the government's approach aims to target the most deserving segments, many of those excluded express concern over the lack of clarity regarding the reasons for their exclusion, especially since they have low incomes and rely on food support. The ministry confirmed that verification procedures are based on precise and flexible standards, and that the appeal process remains open. They also emphasized that the number of requests so far has been limited, reflecting the accuracy of the criteria. The government is committed to achieving a balance between economic reform and protecting the rights of the most vulnerable, as support costs amount to 175 billion Egyptian pounds in the new budget, with the goal of expanding social protection.

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