Some absolutely will. That's not really what I'm trying to argue against, people who would become homeless or starve should absolutely be helped.
However, a lot of people seem to be under the impression that this would boost the economy (because the idea is that almost everyone gets money so they can spend it instead of specifically helping with rent or food), which I don't think it will currently, or at least it won't in a meaningful way that helps the businesses who need it.
Not yet but businesses are closed. So employees can't work and owners can't make money. Employees still have other bills to pay.
When the businesses open people could be so indebt they aren't able to start spending again quickly. The 1000 dollars won't boost the economy right now but will help recover faster when things start going back to normal.
However, a lot of people seem to be under the impression that this would boost the economy (because the idea is that almost everyone gets money so they can spend it instead of specifically helping with rent or food), which I don't think it will currently, or at least it won't in a meaningful way that helps the businesses who need it.