Des, hun, you're a softie, like me, but you can't afford to give handouts to these neighbors.
Yes, there are people who are poor because of unfortunate life circumstances, but there are also the people who CHOOSE not to work and to live off the kindness of others. You live in an area where you will encounter both, I'm sure, but in either case, your first responsibility is to yourself and your husband.
I'm going to PM you.
Love,
Patty