What kind of help do people really need in these trying times?

I do agree that a lot of people take full advantage of the government giving them money and they they can spend it however they want to. In a way I do agree with starting an organization because you aren't giving money you are giving products like the clothing and toiletries...etc. Another good thing to offer would be to offer assistance with resumes so then people who are job hunting can have a good resume set up for them...

Resumes is a good idea, however if you give people things like clothes or food, they'll accept it whether they need it or not, and then will spend their money on other non-essentials. In the end they've taken something away from a person or family that really needs it just so they could have extra spending cash. That's not fair at all.

this conversation is getting very interesting to me. I would be curious then what do you think should be done for those who are struggling Kat? Do you think that these types of programs should all close? Personally I don't think it can be helped that dishonest people exist. There will always be people out there who will take advantage. However I can't see stopping these programs all together. I have been very fortunate. Right now we are having a particularly difficult time and I have lost another 5 lbs due to not eating so that my kid can eat. But we have some very good neighbors in this park who see our struggle and have brought us food today. Not everyone has people in their lives who can or will do this for them. Do we ignore those people and let them starve? So I'm curious what other options there are out there or what there SHOULD and should not be?

So what would you say are your immediate needs? I'm not offering anything here. I am trying to get feedback and learn what people think their needs are or what they percieve others needs to be. For instance my neighbors today donated cereal to us. I haven't had anything sweet to eat in over a week and this was a huge deal to us. Often times food cupboards or other places that provide help do not give things that honestly help or give any real joy. So I want to know from REAL people in struggle what things they percieve that they need. For instance right now my son really NEEDS a new pair of sneakers. I can't afford to go buy any but I pray that someone will help us with it. He also really needs at least 2 new pairs of shorts. I need 2 pairs of shorts as I have lost so much weight that my clothes do not fit. My husband needs socks. We need a bag of dogfood. Ok there is more but you get the idea. so What do YOU need?

Ok --so u want my feedback. If u ask me than I would say that I need a good job desperately. rest I can manage once I get the job i know but at present I want to involve myself into some work which will give me a good salary every month. where u from. i am from india.