I believe panhandling on the subway is illegal. I don’t think giving is illegal (although MTA has signs up saying you shouldn’t give). Therefore I wonder if its a Kiddush Hashem to give on the subway although never asked a Rov.
I was on the subway today and some guy walked the length of the car and gave a whole shpiel while everyone tried really hard not to make eye contact. I did feel bad for him. He was very polite…
Very often they say they are hungry if i have any food i sometimes give it to them once in awhile some money too, i find the “musicians” annoying so i dont give them
Yossi, AYLOR. I was told giving to poor non-Jews is maaser. At least directly to the person – I have no idea if non-Jewish organizations would count or not count.
“Hello ladies and gentlemen, I just got out of jail and I’m living on the street cause i don’t like living in a shelter and I’m hungry and I don’t want to have to rob you so please give me whatever you got…a dollar, quarter or penny and gd bless you.”