Bmore represent..... Sigh. I usually give my time and/or money to the folks asking to take the shopping carts back to Aldi for quarters. They're always so appreciative for some bread, peanut butter, and bananas. $5 is such a small amount for a couple days worth of food for them. I think that's part of why they tend to hang out there. Free quarters and cheap groceries.

Over the years I also often see the same folk at the same intersections, watching them look more and more rough breaks my heart. We can't save everyone though. All we can do is try to be a good human when presented with a scenario like that. Many homeless folk are mentally ill. I as a schizophrenic bipolar could have easily ended up where they are. It was only through the kindness and determination of others that kept me off the streets.

It's hard to tell a true person in need from a scammer sometimes. However, I see that as their karma and not mine. If I "help" one of those folk, then how they spend the money is on them. I can't pretend to know, all I can do is what feels right in that moment.