Post 1 by Justine Karp

On my walk to class every day I pass at least 2 or more homeless people who are always sitting in the same spots. For the past three years I have been quick to walk right by and not make eye contact. I have always been a big advocate against giving homeless people money because many times they will take it to feed their drug or alcohol addiction. But I have always had the thought of bringing them food. I don't know what struggles they have been through and I can be sure that they will be extremely happy to accept any amount of food offered to them. I have found one man on my walk who doesn't even have a sign or a cup begging for money. He literally just sits on the street usually rocking back and forth trying to get through the day. A few weeks ago I decided to buy him a sandwich on my way to class and he accepted it graciously. Another day I was carrying a bag of sliced apples and knew I wouldn't be able to eat them all and gave them to him. Once again he was very thankful for the food. I know I am only helping one person and that a sandwich is not going to change his life. However, I feel that I am fortunate enough to have food on my plate three meals a day and have decided that a simple gesture such as that means a lot to him. I feel it is so important to help people out in any way you can no matter how much you help them. I always walk away an then watch from afar as he enjoys his food and I am glad he can have at least that meal that day.