Minister of Social Development and Family Services Cherrie-Ann Crichlow-Cockburn says there are more than three thousand persons who have not satisfied the requirements to obtain a food card from the state.

She said this situation was highlighted when the Ministry carried out a recertification exercise of the venture.

Speaking at a PNM meeting in Malabar, Arima over the weekend, Minister Crichlow-Cockburn stated that steps are being taken to address this development.