West Palm Beach officials say 'well-intentioned groups' that help feed the homeless leave behind litter and unsanitary conditions.
Community members helping the homeless in West Palm Beach, Florida, say a city ordinance is hurting their efforts to feed those in need."I've been homeless now for seven months," Tony Merrit said."I know most of these homeless people have been through tragic things in their life and some people can't really understand it."
"It's like the homeless people are the worst thing, the scum on the street, and some of them are great people," Merrit said."I've been cleaning up that whole park for the last seven months.""Everybody needs help, no matter what," Merrit said.He said he's had food thanks to We Care About People Inc., but now the organization faces its own challenges.
The grassroots organization prepares and packages meals but will need a permit to distribute the food to more than 25 people or they could face a $500 fine or 60 days in jail. Scripps News West Palm Beach spoke with Armando Fana, assistant city administrator for the city of West Palm Beach, who said the ordinance was needed.
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