Jennifer Garner's Brilliant Idea for Helping the Homeless Will Inspire You to Do the Same

In the video, Garner packs a few essentials into a plastic Ziplock bag before heading out to share them with people. As she hands one care package to a man camped out on the street, she says, "This is for you, sir. God bless."

In the comments section, Kerry Washington said, "You are just amazing." Celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles also wrote, "This is brilliant and deeply kind. Adopting this immediately."

FYI, if you're uncomfortable with the idea of leaving cash, Diane O’Connell, a community lawyer for the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, suggests leaving a gift card for a restaurant. She told UpWorthy, "Simple, cheap foods like bagels and doughnuts aren't that helpful. People who are homeless can usually buy things like that for themselves. Often what people experiencing homelessness need is a hot meal, because that’s more difficult for them to buy."

The site also recommends adding a few other essentials that they may need, including toothpaste, nail clippers, lotions and soap.

Leave it to Garner, AKA the Kindness Queen, to keep us inspired.

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