A 90-year-old man who runs a charity that has been feeding the homeless in Fort Lauderdale, Florida since 1991 was arrested for continuing to do so, as city leaders had passed an ordinance against public food sharing, believing it keeps homeless people in a cycle of poverty. The man said he is willing to go to jail to continue his efforts, as police warned they would arrest anyone involved in giving food to the homeless.

1. FEEDING HOMELESS ILLEGAL
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• Arnold Abbott is 90 years old and lives in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
• He started a charity called Love Thy Neighbor.
• He’s been feeding the homeless since 1991.
• City leaders passed an ordinance against public food sharing.
• Mayor says feeding homeless keeps them in a poverty cycle.
• Police say they will arrest anyone involved with giving food.
• Abbott says he’s ready to go to jail and will continue.
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