I gave ten bucks to a guy in the parking lot this morning.

[BrotherIvan]

13. I know what you mean, it should not be this way

I give every day to some of the homeless people who live in my neighborhood as there are so many and it kills me inside. I have made a point to introduce myself and learn their names. I am not an extrovert, but days I don't have cash I make sure to say hi and greet them by name. I realized so many people just try to pretend they don't exist and walk by with averted eyes. Just saying hi and ask how their day is going, acknowledging them as people is a start. I don't have as much to give as I like, but I always get enough to buy a few meals to pass out. I also make sure to hand out blankets and clothes too as some people can't afford the prices at thrift stores.

So, I heard about this story on DU that's been going around the internet.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2015/01/14/377033772/philadelphia-pizza-lovers-pay-it-forward-one-slice-at-a-time

A pizza place in Philadelphia allows patrons to "Pay It Forward" by buying a $1 slice of pizza that can be redeemed by someone who comes in and can't pay. I have slowly been starting a letter writing campaign and was going to post about it on DU to enlist help. I would love to kick in extra at the restaurants and stores that I frequent because NO ONE in this country (or the world for that matter) should go hungry. Not only restaurants, delis and stores could participate, but also pet stores as there are many companion pets who live on the streets that need food as well. I haven't had time to finish everything yet, but I hope people are interested and we can start a movement. I'm fine with giving money and don't care what it goes to, but I would also like to help make food available too. I know many people could spare a couple of bucks to add to the bill so someone could eat. It's a small thing, but at least it is doing something while our corrupt politicians shovel more to the rich and ignore the poor.