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It is XMas day, and you want to help the homeless, what do you give them that won't turn into drugs later?

I was thinking of giving them money, but that wouldn't end up how I think likely.

What could I give a homeless person that they would like and that would not last for one hour and be gone?
A friend of mine buys inexpensive day packs and fills them with new socks, tooth brush, tooth paste, stuff like that. Buying food and dropping it on them can be problematic. No facilities to cook. Could have allergies...
That sounds like a cool idea thanks.
@BalletDancer: welcome!
Something · 41-45, M
Try giving them benefit of the doubt.
You mean give them money and hope for the best?
Something · 41-45, M
@BalletDancer: Give whatever you like and whatever you can, it does sound like your heart is truly in the right place. I just don't think it's fair to presume they'd buy drugs, or frankly that you'd be able to identify and buy what someone in that situation needs better than they would.

If you're hesitant to give money directly, there are probably many local, grass-roots charities that can help give you an idea of what the homeless population in your area really need - whether that's clothes, food, money, or for you to volunteer some time - and where/how you can make the most impact.
Jackaloftheazuresand · 26-30, M
Talk to them, befriend one
I was thinking maybe a bracelet that says "Thank you for being here". Is that dumb? They can look at it each day.
Jackaloftheazuresand · 26-30, M
That is a nice gesture. Just know that without a personal attachment they might just see it as generic optimism.
ajoite · 51-55, F
You're kinda talking about homeless people as if they're a species, what one person would want would be different to another
Kingfish · 31-35, M
Take em to a diner for a meal.

 
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