I have found that you cannot go wrong if you tell everyone who solicits by phone to go to hell.
the Police Fraternal Organizations are the worst....they may be doing good...but they really are agressive in their pitch....I always ask to have them send it to me in writing for my review....most don’t....
I am with you. I give to my local food bank where I know 100% of my donations go to food.
I have found that you cannot go wrong if you tell everyone who solicits by phone to go to hell.