Giving Gifts to the Poor Before Purim?

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Is it permissible to give gifts to the poor before Purim?

Answer

Gifts to the poor can be given before Purim either to the charity collector or directly to the poor person as a deposit. [The poor person can also purchase food with the money, but it should be used on Purim day and not before].

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