Remembering the Poor

We haven't been going out much lately, but we are still occasionally running into people who are down on their luck and asking for help.

I know there is some debate about giving people money directly.  I do try to give money, but I often am not carrying cash.

I try to always have a bag of helpful things to give them.  I make 6 bags, one for each car and a couple of extras, so that as soon as we give one away, I can replace it.

This is what the summer bags look like this year: a water bottle, socks, tissues, toothbrush and toothpaste,  wet wipes, deodorant, bandaids, dental floss (which has multiple uses), wet wipes, an energy bar, a piece of candy, a cloth mask, and a pair of gloves.