It would allow them to go out and find a job, and eventually be able to provide food for themselves on their own. In 2010 15.1% of people lived in poverty.That was the highest rate in america since 1993. Their are many programs that can provide for the poor, but they can't provide for the poor unless the community supplies them with food. The simply help your neighbor rule, why can't people people pack a box of non-perishable foods every weak so they can simply help one another.