2006-06-26 09:52:08 · 21 answers · asked by urbanbutterfly 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
We have quite alot of homeless people in our area. I've even gone as far as renting a couple a hotel for 2 nights. My recommendation is to give them food and personal hygiene items. When ever I have left over food at dinner(at least once a week) I make plates of food and give them away. Most of them are very grateful to get a hot meal. I also occasionally make bags from my local 99 cent store with deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, chap stick, etc. At least you know your money and time is going to a good cause. Unfortunately when you give out money it ends up getting spent on beer & cigs
2006-06-26 10:00:38 · answer #1 · answered by dawn 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can always go buy them a loaf of bread, some peanut butter, (not lunchmeat because it will spoil if not refrigerated), a couple apples or oranges, some carrots or celery, and some bottled water. This is what I do.
Or you can also take a chance and invited them to lunch in the nearest resteraunt. You might be surprised by what you learn about them. When I live in San Diego I ended up striking up a friendship with a homeless woman after taking her to lunch one day. Turns out she had an amazing story to tell. After that first day, I took her out to lunch several times a week from then on. I was the one who's life was made better by knowing her!
2006-06-26 10:06:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sad to say, no matter what we do for the vast majority of homeless, nothing will work. You see, it will take effort on the part of the homeless. Most have given up on the effort thing, so therefore they will only accept handouts. Some of them actually make a LOT of money. You can't change a zebra's stripes.....
2006-06-26 09:58:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are truly in doubt how your money would be spent, you can purchase gift cards at most fast food restaurants. Carry them along with you for when you run into the situation of running into a homeless person. Although, I did like the idea of a loaf of bread and peanut butter.
2006-06-26 11:19:08 · answer #4 · answered by loves_being_outside 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Donate money to organizations in your community that help the homeless. That way you'll know that the money is going to people who really need it.
If you'd like to give them something, you can buy gift certificates to a fast-food chain and give those out. Those can only be spent on food.
2006-06-27 07:20:05 · answer #5 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can also collect used or new gloves, scarves, hats, coats and blankets during the winter months. Get your friends to pitch in their old items. Anyone truly homeless and in need will appreciate the gesture since most shelters will not let them hang around during the day.
2006-06-26 10:10:31 · answer #6 · answered by loudmouth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bag up some of the food that u really don't want anymore and take it to the corner u usually see them at and hand them the bag
Along with it the old clothes u'd normally donate or sell in yard sell
Most of them wont take it cause this is their job not really homeless...I hate to say that but it is true I watched big special on it one nite
2006-06-26 10:01:00 · answer #7 · answered by mrsmomma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By purchasing them a good meal. Perhaps some soup and a burger with a large Coke and a candy bar. That would make them very very happy.
2006-06-26 09:58:46 · answer #8 · answered by Sam ^_^ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Help at the local shelter house..donate needed items..ask the shelters what they need..I give out blankets that I buy for 5 bucks or less when they are on sale at walmart when winter is near..
2006-06-26 09:58:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Creative or practical is to ask them for what are they begging money and if you can .........buy them what they need for what they are begging well that is different than givin them money
2006-06-26 10:01:55 · answer #10 · answered by karlai a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋