Overview

• At a Zócalo launch event, each beneficiary received 2,000 pesos in vouchers, with women making up roughly 80% of attendees.
• City leaders plan to expand coverage to about 700,000 households in 2026 after the initial 2025 rollout.
• Benefits total 3,000 pesos per family per year, delivered in three four‑month installments of 1,000 pesos.
• Vouchers in 50‑ and 100‑peso denominations can be used for basic foods at small neighborhood shops and public markets across the city.
• Merchant lists and registration are available through Locatel, WhatsApp and the Secretariat’s channels, and officials say the program replaces past despensas tied to political influence.