I don't know how many of you (if any) read the MODG blog, but she's got a really neat idea going on over there right now to help out people in need.
It's called Operation WANA (We Are Not Assholes) and she has recently added a forum where people can post whatever they are in need of and anyone with the resources to help can respond to the post to set up a way to get stuff to the person in need.
If you know anyone who needs help (grocery money, diapers, etc.) it might be worthwhile to point them over to the blog. Tons of MODG's readers have been offering help and it seems like a great system.
P.S. her blog is hilarious so even if you don't know anyone in need you should check her out. I've laughed till I cried reading her posts before.