How do i help my friends familys financial problem?

Question

okay so im fifteen and one of my best friends family is not doing so great..they dont have that much food in the house and they just started schoola nd its hard for them to get school supplies and stuff..it really hurts seeing my friend like this..she doesnt have that much hope..i really want to help her out..like raise money for them or something..but i dont know..wat can i do??? any suggestions?

Answer 1

First I want to say that I think you are an awesome person to be so young, yet thinking as an adult.  I want to commend you.  Now, to answer your question, people who are that poor are ashamed, so be careful that you don't make them feel like a charity case.  Buy 2 sets of supplies for school and give one set to them and just say that your parents got you more than you needed and you thought you would share with your best friend.  I can tell you that McDonald's hires 15 year olds and you could get a job there and maybe donate part of your money to them, or use the money to buy what they need.

Answer 2

I must say that you are a very caring person that every friend needs to be.  Like other comments, you could apply a job and donate the money to her and her family.  You could ask your family to cook some food and donate to the family.  I wouldn't recommend a charity drive because that would embrasses her and everyone would be making fun of her how poor she is.