Best use of charitable dollars??

[halfwaytree]

I totally agree with HarryS!!!!!

The worst possible thing you can do is just hand items out willy-nilly to locals you don't know. This practice while it may make you feel all warm and fuzzy on the inside is destructive on so many levels. It's different if you are taking gifts to friends you have developed a realtionship with over several visits. Leave your items with recognized chartities or with someone who comes recommended from this or other websites who will distribute the items to schools or elsewhere, or leave your items with a church who will also distribute the items to those who need them most.

[TennesseeJed]

I don't do that. The stuff I bring is given to adults to give to their children.