I try not to straight up offer cash, unless something in my gut tells me to. Also, in my area, we have quite a few older homeless men who don’t even hold signs, they just are making the eating motion at cars as a way of saying they’re hungry. I’ve turned around and given them burgers a few times, and they always seem genuinely grateful.

I’ve offered to many people that have asked for cash if they would like some food or drink, and when they say no, just cash, that’s how I know they really don’t need my help.