Poverty Crisis

Do you think our government has a clue about what poverty is?  All around me I see people suffering because they have little income for whatever reason.  I'm passionate about helping others who are suffering in this way.  When I can I give straight-up cash to people if they need it.  I don't expect it to be repaid.  But if it eases their suffering and is not a detrimental sacrifice to my family, I will do it.  Humans need help, period!  It starts with each of us.  The government helps but when I look at programs like CICP, you have to be barely surviving to get assistance with medical bills.  Just as an example.  I'm just sayin if someone you know is hurting, how do you feel about helping them out?