Guilt in the City

Whenever I’m in downtown DC I feel guilty when I’m approached by a person begging for money. I never give because I never know where my dollars and change will go. Is this wrong to refuse to give? I don’t think so. I keep food in my car so that I can give something to help the person without gambling on whether or not the homeless person will use the money I give to meet his/her needs. Is this an ideal solution? No. I’d venture to say that’s it’s not even a solution. However, it’s the best way to give in a difficult situation.