What is a good way to help the hungry and homeless in San Francisco? Make an announcement, like Joe Canada did, that you will be handing out cash at a certain location at a specific time? Last Friday there was a near riot at the Civic Center. The expectant crowd grew large and Joe for an unknown reason left before the big $10 giveaway even happened. Joe may have a big heart but he needs to find another way to make good on his word.

I personally have found it best to give on a small scale and then not always to give cash. The money might be used for booze or drugs. Sometimes, while driving my taxi, I will often see the homeless for whom even a bag of Happy Meals would be thought a feast.