RALEIGH, NC — Apparently in Raleigh, NC, feeding those that are hungry is now a jailable offense. A local non-profit that cares for the city’s homeless was told by police that if they handed out a hot meal from the sidewalk, they would be arrested. More than 70 people had already arrived, knowing that the volunteers would be there with sausage biscuits and coffee. “I had to face those who were waiting and tell them that I could not feed them, or I would be arrested.” Rev. Hugh Hollowell, pastor and director of Love Wins Minsitries, said in a blog post. “I am just telling you what is. Now you pass out that food, you will go to jail,” said the officer. READ MORE :: policestateusa/2013/church-volunteers-threatened-arrest-feeding-homeless-people-biscuits-coffee/
Posted on: Mon, 09 Sep 2013 15:52:43 +0000
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