Years ago our church had a program for helping needy folks and my husband and I were on a list to be called when needed. No cash was ever given. We often delivered groceries for single moms and their families. One time we were contacted about a needy single man. A motel room had been provided for him and we were asked to give food. My husband took the groceries we bought that could feed him for several days. He refused the food and said he wanted to be taken to a restaurant for dinner. That was the last time we volunteered for this. We helped serve meals at a shelter instead. We never give anything to panhandlers.
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