Should you help a veteran who can't pay for groceries? How?

MSG Jamie Coleman — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 16:52:39 -0500

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Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 25 at 2016 5:01 PM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 17:01:14 -0500

I have helped out people at the market, and not just military. The troops I have showed up at thier door with necessities before. I would then take them to the base Chaplin, where they can still have anonymity for resources. It isn't ever about us.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jan 25 at 2016 5:32 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 17:32:39 -0500

I will pay to include for his beer. Random acts of kindness can blow people away and shine light on an otherwise dark world. I am committed to a few acts of kindness per year.

Response by SGT John " Mac " McConnell made Jan 25 at 2016 6:02 PM

SGT John " Mac " McConnell — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 18:02:05 -0500

I would help out with what I can.....Loads of veterans even service members struggling just to make ends meet. Pay it forward !

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 25 at 2016 6:37 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 18:37:37 -0500

MSG Jamie Coleman I paid it for him.

Response by Ej Magana made Jan 25 at 2016 10:27 PM

Ej Magana — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 22:27:04 -0500

I would try to help the veteran as best as possible.

Response by SSG Karl Fowler made Jan 26 at 2016 12:26 AM

SSG Karl Fowler — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 00:26:53 -0500

If I had the cash on me I would pay for his food, and if he insist on paying back I tell them the next time you go to church put the money in the offering plat

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2016 1:04 AM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 01:04:48 -0500

If the uniform looks right I put the service member's grocery bill on my check.
When I see a service member shopping I usually tell my store manager to bill my card.

Response by 1stSgt Eugene Harless made Jan 26 at 2016 3:21 AM

1stSgt Eugene Harless — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 03:21:57 -0500

I'm too jaded by fake military posers puling that shit. The guy looked like a bag of ass. Uniform all jacked up. If you see someone walking around like that it's usually a shitbag trying to scam people. But to answer the question I think I'd help ANYONE in that situation.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2016 6:06 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 06:06:26 -0500

this is a humanitarian thing to do. it doesn't matter who it is.

Response by Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth made Jan 26 at 2016 1:31 PM

Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 13:31:37 -0500

Hunger is a hot button with me. I have been there...and we are all one paycheck away from it happening again...if we are all honest about it. You never know when you will need the help. pay it forward.
I would politely offer to pay the difference...for anyone that doesn't have enough money...especially veterans. I would offer to help find them assistance or at least point them in the right directions. I burns me to see veterans not being able to pay for basic necessities...for them or their family.

Response by Stephanie Johnson made Jan 26 at 2016 2:40 PM

Stephanie Johnson — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 14:40:38 -0500

If you could why wouldn't you help ?