I grew up hearing that you shouldn't give money to people who ask for it on the street. Sometimes they lie about why they need it, and some might not need it very much at all. It does hurt to be lied to, and a lot of people get angry at the thought of their charity being squandered. So many people have taught themselves to look the other way when a homeless person approaches them. I don't think that we should let our cynicism prevent us from trying to help. There are a lot of folks who are without food, shelter, or income. And not everyone who wants to help has the time or the ability to volunteer at a homeless shelter or a soup kitchen. But for under ten dollars, you can buy all the ingredients you need to make ten sandwiches to give to people who might not have anything to eat. "Make Ten Sandwiches" is a reminder that there are a lot of small things you can do that can make a big difference to a stranger. The ideas here are things can do in your spare time: on your drive to work, on your lunch break, on the weekend. You could do them once, or you could make a commitment to do them every week. Every little bit is important. © 2010 Melissa Tillery.