My church had the same problem, I think it was one of the new members. They
gave him a key to the place, so he could set up chairs before meetings.
About that time, all kinds of things started disappearing.

I've also heard of the "throw away clothing" routine.

Christopher A. Young
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"The Daring Dufas" wrote in message
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A church I did some work for because the people there were nice folks
and would help anyone who asked for their help had their faith in their
fellow man shaken by the result of their altruism. The problem the nice
folks had to deal with that really disturbed them was the fact that many
of the street critters were taking advantage of their compassion
by breaking into the church run soup kitchen and stealing all the food.
The dregs of society would also come to the church and ask for clothing
which they would throw away rather than wash it then return and ask for
more. If the critter you feed bites the hand that feeds it, you don't
feed it anymore. O_o

TDD