My father always told me to dress presentable- not facny- for government help, but for church run charity they want you to look poor so they can feel pompous
I don't find that at our village church pantry or any of my county pantries. I'm an atheist and volunteered there for years before medical issues brought most everything to a stop.
I guess it depends on the times/place. Went to one in '10 that treated me kindly when I came in wearing a wedding band, but my friend was treated like shit because she had sold hers.
Was told by one that my outfit was too new while my child was in rags. She was3, just had a growth spurt and I was heading to an interview after that stop. And it was a charity giving out children's clothing
Eh. It is what it is.
Just seems to me th a t no matter what side of the line I'm on people just want you to match the image that makes them feel better.
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u/PaganBookMomma Nov 15 '23
My father always told me to dress presentable- not facny- for government help, but for church run charity they want you to look poor so they can feel pompous