What should homeless people eat

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This article has been viewed , times. Learn more Are you interested in helping to make sure your fellow man is still eating? Helping to add something to humanity in lean times, when many can become selfish, is highly commendable. Here's how to get started making a difference! Log in Social login does not work in incognito and private browsers. Please log in with your username or email to continue.

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Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article parts. Related Articles. Part 1. Keep a food kit in your car. Most people don't have access to the homeless community.

There might be the same person we drive by or pass on the street, but other than that, it's totally random.

So be ready to help by keeping a food kit in your car or mom's! A gallon-sized resealable bag or two with non-perishable items is a great way to always be ready. As for non-perishable items, think the basics. Granola bars, canned fruit or vegetables, peanut butter, maybe a candy bar -- pretty much anything you can open and eat that can't get smushed, like potato chips. Don't forget pet food! That's 1 out of every 10!

Pet food can be just as useful -- if their pets aren't fed, that's one more thing they have to worry about. Have a few gift cards on hand. You know how practically every checkout line nowadays has row upon row of gift cards readily available to inspire that impulse buy? Instead of needlessly spending money, spend it for a good cause! Having a gift card or two is super easy to carry around. Now where to?

Gift cards are much easier to carry around wherever you go! Keep your recyclables. If your state has a refund value on them, donate them to a non-profit that helps the homeless. Refundable containers are an equivalent of cash. Never give them directly to the homeless. Donate to a food drive. If there's not one going on at your school or work, find out about what's happening in your community. Some organizations practically have food drives that run all year long. Check your newspaper, local schools, and other news outlets.

If you can't find a food drive in your area, there are plenty of other ways to donate food! Contact your local shelters, churches, and coalitions to ask what they need. This is especially useful around the holidays. In general, don't give cash. You've heard it before and we'll say it again: when you give money, who knows what it could be used for?

Some organizations say that giving cash keeps them on the street, so they don't go searching for assistance at shelters and coalitions. But do feel free to donate cash to nonprofits and other similar organizations that assist the homeless.

When you help the helpers, your dollar can reach maximum efficiency. They know exactly what to do with it! The problem is that many shelters do not accept pets and people are not willing to part with their animals. As a result, they either stay in the abusive relationship for the animal or live on the streets with it.

We in St. Petersburg are lucky. However, many people still live on the streets with their pets. How to help: Carry pet food in baggies in your car. You can hand them out to pets in need. These cards are wonderful because stores like CVS and Walgreens have food, medication, hygiene products and other necessities. While many homeless people will use the gift cards to get food, others need extra help to get hygiene items to prepare for a job interview or so they can go to school without getting bullied.

How to help: Bu y multiple gift cards in small increments and donate them to your local shelter or community center. If you know of organizations that feed the homeless, you can donate these cards to them as well. Small gestures can make a big difference when talking to someone who is homeless. Many people report feeling subhuman because of the treatment they receive each day while on the streets. Many people ignore homeless residents, pretend not to see them, or are even openly hostile.

One of the best things you can do to help someone is to treat them like a human — the same way you would want to be treated in their shoes. How to help: Ac knowledge the homeless in your area. Smile at them and be polite. Even if you are unable to help them, treating homeless people with compassion and respect can make a difference in their day. Pick up a few of these items and donate them to Family Resources today, or check out some of the items that we need the most on our Amazon wishlist.

In the meantime, learn how our Street Safe Outreach Team connects with homeless youth. We immensely appreciate your help and know the homeless residents of Pinellas County do as well.

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