I volunteered in a soup kitchen to find people used that food so they could cash in their food stamps for drugs (most of them, not all). When there was any valuable food, the lazy but wealthy volunteers would take it home for themselves (after all they need it more since they own more houses and have higher bills). At least the children were able to eat. I mowed the lawn of a handicapped lady who appreciated the fact that she could get charity from someone who had 1/100000 of what she had in the bank. I spotted a guy holding a "will work for food sign, gave him a $1 (hard work to take it huh), then I watched as every other car went by giving him at least a buck. There was more than a car a minute. At a conservative rate, that would be at least $60/ hour. There is always work out there, and always food available. I did spot a guy looking for valuables such as returnable bottles in a dumpster amidst the yellow jackets. Sheesh... this guy had a rash on his arms. Having worked my way out of homelessness, I had compassion on this guy. He asked nothing of me, and didn't impose on me at all, he moved out of courtesy when I approached him. Those who ask for your help often don't need it, but this type of guy could use it more than them. Imagine all the money wasted to support organized religion, greedy charity institutions, government handouts that keep people dependant on them (subsidized housing that costs more as you make more). For me the best feeling is being able to help someone that won't ask for help for themselves. I've been homeless, you may think that drugs get people there, that is not always the case. Often it's bad marriages, neglectful families, or organized religion that places otherwise good people there.