One of the 613 Mitzvot in the Torah is to obey the Torah Sages. The Sages instituted Purim and its Mitzvot.
One of the Mitzvot of Purim is Matanot L'evyonim - to send gifts to at least two needy people. This gift is usually money.
Even somebody who lives off charity needs to fulfill this Mitzva.
One needn't hand the gifts directly to the needy; one can send them via messenger (or charity organization).
Purim is the only day of the year one does not check credentials; anybody who asks for charity on Purim is given something.
Both men and women have an obligation to give Matanot L'evyonim. Men may send Matanot L'evyonim to women and vice versa.
Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 142:3-4
- Danny Wednesday, 24 Shvat 5769
Please daven for a complete recovery for Tamar bat Naama - תמר בת נעמה - who turns bat Mitzva today
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