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Charity for the Poor

Question

If one verbally committed to give charity to a specific poor person, can he change it to another poor person?

Answer

No, because he verbally committed.

Source

Ketzot HaChoshen, Siman 87 and Siman 212, Machaneh Ephraim, Laws of Charity

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