Nope, never...
:ohdear::pray:

No. We give regularly to The Salvation Army & let them decide who really needs it

Easy fix to this
 

We quit shopping at the WalMart on 441, now shop at the WalMart on 466 (Wedgewood Lane) no panhandlers there, also much cleaner store, larger selection, actually friendly people and more cashiers, the one on 441 is a pigsty in comparison, by the way I travel an additional 5 miles to shop at the one on 466, love it. If more people did that, WalMart would take care of the problem by not allowing panhandling in their property.

Scam
 

I used to give to them but not anymore. Once a woman was outside a Walmart begging for money. I gave her a couple bucks because she look so down and out. I did my shopping and when I came back out I saw her standing and she was talking on a cell phone. If she is so down and out where does she get the money for a cell phone payment every month? After that experience I don’t give to them anymore.

Tax free income, now some serious money.

I drive right by without giving a second look.

It depends on who is sitting in the parking lot in a new car. If there is any sign or feeling that they are connected then it’s a no go on any money.

If I feel like it’s legit, why wouldn’t I help out someone who is jammed up?

My father died when I was a youngin and people took a interest in helping me. I feel that I owe. I want to help. I remember being hungry, but I had a car, smoked cigarettes and drank like a fish and still people helped me. I guess I just don’t want to be taken advantage of anywhere, giving a hand is much different.

Stop giving them money or food. There are plenty of jobs out there.

Homeless people or anyone looking for work
 

Michells Cuisine is a small restaurant just south of Walmart on 441. Their menu is great and the food is even better. They do a lot of takeout and are very busy. They have been trying to hire some, much needed, help. If you or if you know anyone looking for work call 352-753-38889.

Yes, we noticed how good one young girls hair looked. There is no way she was homeless. Also noticed that someone picks them up throughout the day and moves them to a different corner.

If one has no standards, morals or self respect it is MUCH easier than flipping burgers, cutting lawns or painting, all of which are in much demand, instead.

True Story
 

Nope. Never. Ever. I am suspicious of all panhandlers. There are well run organizations and churches to donate to so they can help those truly in need.

Well. . .

There was this one time I was about to give money to strangers at a store. But it was not a panhandling situation. . .

Picture it:

A Walgreen's checkout counter. . .

A teenage couple. . .

He was digging through his pockets to find change. . .

She was counting it out with him. . .

Quarters. Dimes. Nickels. . .

Trying to buy a package of condoms. . .

I waited. . .

They finally found the money they needed and checked out. . .

Had they not had enough quarters, dimes, and nickels, you can bet your sweet bippy that I would have made up the difference without saying a word--no lectures--no point.

Realistic Boomer

Not a chance most if not all of them have more money than you do

Where I come from up North we are told not to give. Our city is known as a generous one so more and more would come from across the river. There were homeless shelters and free stores to direct them to which was mostly the job of law enforcement to direct them to.

Not sure if this is accurate, but a police officer told me the ones who are least aggressive are the most needy.

Only if they have a dog and then I give dog food….