In Atlanta, Permits Now Required To Give Meals To Homeless Outdoors

Stephannie Stokes | WABE

November 17th, 2017

Homeless advocate Marshall Rancifer said he doesn’t plan to pay for a permit to give out food. He said he could better spend that money on serving the homeless.

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Looking to pass out meals to the homeless outdoors? Now, in Atlanta, you better get a permit.

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Homeless advocate Marshall Rancifer learned about the policy this past weekend.

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In Atlanta, Permits Now Required To Give Meals To Homeless Outdoors

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