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I try to help when I can. A panhandler has to show some sign of really needing help, like being in a wheelchair or wearing clothes that have not been washed in months. Someone disabled or clearly has been sleeping outside for a long time deserves some type of help. A panhandler cannot show signs of vices, like having cigarettes or a bottle of whiskey or look like they do drugs. I will not let my money go towards their vices or addictions.

Nowadays, to be nice and to keep them honest, I give gift cards for chain restaurants. They would be to places like Subway, Wendy's or McDonald's: places that are relatively close by no matter where you are. The dollar amount is on the card, and I take it right out of the plastic case (I generally get the 3-packs at BJ's) so they know they are getting the full amount, but someone trying to resell it for drugs will have a hard time getting the full amount listed on the gift card, so they basically have to use it on food.