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I Care About Homeless People

Why do I have to get a permit to feed homeless people? I just found out that if I don't have a permit, I could be fined or arrested. I'm just wondering because I bought a homeless man some food and water yesterday and decided to research what types of food are best to give to homeless people, and then I found out that giving them food without a permit is illegal in my state and other parts of the U.S. I don't want to be fined or arrested just for feeding a hungry person so I guess I'd better get a permit before I do that again.

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terribleperson

U researched homeless ppl like pets

Like what food to feed reptiles

But the permit is there to make sure places don't start attracting homeless people to a certain area because of hand outs

It creates certain problems

goagainsttheflow · 26-30, F

@terribleperson Oh, I see.

I also researched on what food to give them because I know it's important not to give them perishable food since they may don't have a refrigerator, or servings sizes so big that they can;t stash it and hide it from other homeless folks who'll steal it if they see it.

terribleperson

Hmm makes sense