Italy provides financial support to over 1 million families
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Beginning November 4th, 1.177.597 families in Italy received the first 500 euros through the “Dedicata a te” (Dedicated to You) card, with another 500 euros scheduled for April 2027.
The National Social Security Institute (INPS) identified eligible families automatically, focusing on those with at least three members and an ISEE (Equivalent Economic Situation Indicator) below 15,000 euros, who are not already receiving other social or poverty support.
The Italian government allocated a total of 1 billion euros for 2026 and 2027 to fund this initiative, which started in 2023 through the collaboration of the Ministries of Agriculture, Economy, and Labour, alongside Poste Italiane, INPS, and the National Association of Italian Municipalities (ANCI). Minister of Labour and Social Policies Marina Calderone stated the card sends “a message of inclusion and attention to fragility.” The program aims to support purchasing power while also promoting Italian food products.
Cardholders can receive an additional 15% discount on purchases at participating stores like Federdistribuzione, Ancc Coop, Ancd Conad, and Lidl, on top of existing promotions. The president of ANCI, Gaetano Manfredi, expressed satisfaction with the measure and suggested extending support to single-person households, noting that single people and the elderly also need assistance. A significant portion of the funds, 34%, went to towns with populations between 20,000 and 50,000, while 18% went to smaller communities.
