The Charity Collector is Considered as a Poor Person
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Question
Hello, does a charity collector who collects money have the same status as a poor person?
Answer
Hello,
The charity collector has the same status as a poor person. If he needs to be given and is not given, the prohibitions and commandments related to charity are violated.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 257.
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