New York City to Ditch ID Requirements for City-Owned Grocery Stores In a move aimed at increasing accessibility and reducing barriers to food shopping, the city of New York is set to scrap identification requirements for customers at its publicly owned grocery stores. The decision, which has been met with widespread approval from local residents and advocacy groups, is part of a broader effort to make food assistance programs more inclusive and equitable. The change is expected to benefit thousands of low-income New Yorkers who rely on city-run grocery stores for essential groceries. By eliminating the need for identification, the city hopes to streamline the shopping experience and make it easier for those in need to access nutritious food.


No, you won't need an ID to shop at city-owned grocery stores in New York City  NBC New York