If you were expecting no to be the only answer, read on for a thoughtful surprise.
Heres a small sampling of their responses, and some of them may surprise you.
Admittedly, my own knee-jerk reaction landed in this category.
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That said, your contribution neednt cost money or be complicated or over-the-top to be meaningful and appreciated.
Flowers from your garden or an offer to clean up, wrote one reader.
Others suggested store-bought cookies or chips, a bag of ice, or paper products.
I would feed them as much as they could eat and send them home with leftovers for days.
We just never know when someone is down on their luck and needs a hand.