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In reply to the discussion: I've been trying to decide whether to share this or not [View all]mnhtnbb
(31,468 posts)42. Ok. The criticism up thread has made me decide
what to do going forward. I'm not particularly interested in contributing to an organized food kitchen. It's too impersonal for me and I'm not fond of the religious overtone.
When I'm out walking downtown--where I live--I occasionally am asked if I have any spare change by a person wanting something to eat. I don't carry money so I can truthfully say I don't have any. What I am going to do is set a monthly budget for myself and buy gift cards to Subway, McD's, and maybe a local breakfast place. Then if I'm asked for spare change, I will give the person a card. I'll hand the cards out until they are gone for the month.
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