It used to be that Christian and Jewish organizations looked after the poor. Throughout the 17th, 18th, 19th, and first half of the 20th centuries in the America, this was the case.
Today, big government has acted as a handout organization of other people's money. This has had horrible consequences. The poor feel entitled instead of displaying gratitude to human kindness. The government gives out plastic EBT cards, Section 8 housing, and a plethora of money and cash - but no Christian guidance or display of God's love. Instead of feeling blessed by generosity, many poor feel contempt and display covetousness towards others.
Today, many government organizations forbid Christians and religious groups from feeding and taking care of the poor. This has happened in Philadelphia and other cities.
Well said.
Monkeying with private charity is only an invitation to trouble.
Christ said the poor would always be with us.
Christ did not say Caesar should feed them.