Chapter 179:
As the vehicle passed a relief point, Lynch saw for the first time the long lines of people waiting for aid.
There were twelve relief points in Sabin City. These places were used to redeem food and supply stamps. Simply put, people could exchange food stamps for food and supply stamps for some basic necessities like salt, a small amount of sugar, or some basic medicines, even clothing.
After all, autumn had arrived, and winter was not far away.
At the front of the line, there were several staff members from the Social Services Bureau, as well as several armed police officers with standard submachine guns.
There had been more than one robbery targeting relief points recently, and food and supply stamps had become the new hard currency for the lower class. They had partially replaced currency in the market and were very stable.
In any antique shop or alleyway, one could find people buying and selling food and supply stamps. They had mastered the art of balance, ensuring that neither them nor buyers felt disadvantaged.
As Lynch looked on curiously, Joegleman, with his instinct to impart knowledge, began to explain, "Have you ever seen that kind of food?"
Lynch shook his head, "Should I have?"
Joegleman couldn't help but laugh, "It's definitely not a good experience. I had it maybe twenty or thirty years ago, and the formula hasn't changed since."