Both groups on our Lesley Delivers Run tonight noticed that there were significantly less people in need of a sandwich. Many members of Lesley Delivers thought that it might be due to people staying at Occupy Boston. The Occupy Boston protest is a safe place where the hungry and homeless can get access to food, shelter and a medicine tent. Many also feel that someone who is homeless may feel more connected to the Occupy Boston cause. We hope that everyone who we usually see in Harvard Square is safe and hopefully has a nice place to sleep.
We also discussed when it is appropriate to ask someone if they want a sandwich. As Ashley and I went down the alley near Border Café we passed a man who we were not sure was homeless. Ashley thought he wasn’t because he was wearing nice clothes; whereas I thought he was because he had long beard and messy hair. This sparked a conversation about how we tend to judge people to be homeless based on superficial stereotypes about appearances. It could be that someone is homeless and we cannot tell while someone may appear homeless who lives comfortably in a home. The group concluded that it is best to ask and offend someone than it is to let someone go hungry.
Thanks to everyone who came out to night! We realize that it is midterm time and everyone is probably busy with papers and exams. We appreciate your time!
-Claire
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