The missions here suggest pointing them towards places like Salvation Army, etc. I will give food, but not money. We've learned not to put food in their hands either. Offer food, but don't push it on a person. I have a friend who went and got hot food for a panhandler, who turned and threw it in the trash. I've seen panhandlers with street signs within 100 feet of workers with signs for gold buyers or pizza deals. If they are homeless and hungry, there are places who can help them better than your spare change. MOst of them just want money for alcohol or drugs.