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So where do they get the food from? Those sandwiches always looked suspect.
Was down in Chelsea last night, and same homeless guy was going through SB at 23rd and 8th's garbage. On way home (walking up to 33rd to catch Q train) he was still there but guess came up empty handed as was just sitting there stinking up the sidewalk.
So to recapitulate these people "know" where they can find food. My guess is if went back down there tonight that guy would be at his spot "grocery shopping".
Where the dumpster divers have it over most hard core homeless is they have (usually) homes with refrigerators. That means they can simply take whatever trove of food they find home and stash. Homeless are limited to what they can carry and won't spoil within several hours of not being kept properly.
Considering much of what SB throws out (aside from some baked goods) are perishable, their shelf life is rather short. Certainly with hot and humid temps like we've been having lately I certainly wouldn't be eating any sandwich made with eggs that has been sitting for some time.
Was down in Chelsea last night, and same homeless guy was going through SB at 23rd and 8th's garbage. On way home (walking up to 33rd to catch Q train) he was still there but guess came up empty handed as was just sitting there stinking up the sidewalk.
So to recapitulate these people "know" where they can find food. My guess is if went back down there tonight that guy would be at his spot "grocery shopping".
Where the dumpster divers have it over most hard core homeless is they have (usually) homes with refrigerators. That means they can simply take whatever trove of food they find home and stash. Homeless are limited to what they can carry and won't spoil within several hours of not being kept properly.
Considering much of what SB throws out (aside from some baked goods) are perishable, their shelf life is rather short. Certainly with hot and humid temps like we've been having lately I certainly wouldn't be eating any sandwich made with eggs that has been sitting for some time.
Ever saw the episode of Extreme Cheapskates of the Asian lady who owned a millions dollar apartment but was dumpster diving?
Asians in particular Chinese are all over the map on this issue.
Yes, some are genuinely homeless, and worse as illegal aliens do not qualify for much (if any) government funds, especially from feds. Many worked (largely off the books) in various Chinese owned small businesses such as restaurants. When those places closed they couldn't find work.....
Yet others especially many of the elderly Chinese you see digging for cans and other recyclables do have homes, and or are otherwise taken care of by their families. They just feel ashamed about not "contributing" to the household so go and dig in garbage bags/cans.
Another bizarre thing is Asians who *do* have money (savings, pension, or whatever) want to leave their children/heirs *something*. So they live very cheaply, refuse to go into nursing homes or whatever that might deplete their savings.
It would be nicer if there were people who could occasionally hand out useful information which would be better than spare change.
When I ride the subway, I'm on my way to work or play. I'm not "on the clock." Are you saying people in those professions should be on the clock all the time?
Kid was a scammer. Which doesn't mean he wasn't in need, but if you're going to give to those folks, accept that it's very likely that you're funding their habit so they don't have to steal to do so.
I saw a guy a few months ago whose speech was something like, "Please, can I have a dollar? I really need to get some weed tonight."
It seemed to be a pretty successful plea. Lots of people dug into their pockets. It was shocking and amusing at the same time.
I saw a guy a few months ago whose speech was something like, "Please, can I have a dollar? I really need to get some weed tonight."
It seemed to be a pretty successful plea. Lots of people dug into their pockets. It was shocking and amusing at the same time.
They give for that but won't give for the I need some food line, likely because they believe the people asking are just druggies looking to get their next fix. When the spoon is hot, and the needle's sharp... And you drift away... lol
I’d like to see posters on the subway notifying riders not to give money to beggars or “musicians” or showtime guys, etc. but instead offer information about how to call the city to be referred to services. We see posters about everything else like not running on platforms and not manspreading so why not about this?
Guilty here!!! I have never heard of 211 and ive been here for over 20 years. 311, 411, 511, and 911 are the only numbers I knew
They are called N-11 services. I didn't know some of what you mentioned existed so I looked the rest up.
211 - Community and human service support line to obtain NYC services
311 - Government service complaint (potholes, garbage pickup, noise complaints etc.)
411 - Directory assistance
511 - Commuter rail info, weather
611 - Customer service your telephone carrier
711- Facilitates phone calls between hard of hearing and non hard of hearing
811 - Information about underground utilities, cable, telephone and disruptions.
911 - Emergency services
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Those sandwiches always looked suspect.
