there is a beverage store near my home and there are several homeless people (men and women) that hang around or after collecting enough cans/bottles, redeem them for the 5 cents the state permits. i go there from time to time to purchase them their choice of alcohol. you might not agree with my gesture but during the cold months, this keeps them warm. i also give them my plastic water bottles for the select few that don't drink alcohol. they all recognize my pick up truck when i pull in and walk over to me. sometimes i wish i could provide a bed and a meal for them but i know i cannot.