“You’d see dozens of nice cars parked out side each day and some illegal or other ‘customer’ go in and get their take every week (at least a couple of grocery bags full). The food they get there allows them to use their EBT money for other things.”
Once the “safety net” became so entrenched, I don’t see why anyone would ever give to a food pantry (or practically any other charity). Our poor people have an obesity and diabetes epidemic; they don’t need more food.
I used to give to charities, even the FOP, Sheriff’s Association, food banks, disease foundations, etc.
Now when I get a call and they spiel into their “I’m so and so from the Red Cross (insert charity here)......”
I cut them off and say “I’m sorry, I don’t give to charity any more because I can’t afford it. Go ask Obama for it.” and then I hang up.
You should see the coverage....people are PROUD of walking around with their hands out for 20 years or more....