From the Website
The card you purchased at the store will not work until it is activated. You can activate the card by scanning the QR code on the packaging or by visiting onepay.com/storedebit

If you follow the link, you will see that activation requires supplying an ID, probably SSN. Your friend has been ID'ed by several methods, including SSN, which is now on the naughty list.
So you can't activate the card to use it, so it appears that the answer would be no. However, never hurts to give it a try, I guess.