Regarding “Church elder: More needs to be done for homeless” (Auburn Reporter, May 8):

I am commenting on the misleading statement made about the people being fed at the community supper. I volunteer at the Monday community supper and have for more than 11 years. The same people normally attend all the suppers here in Auburn.

The article made it sound as if the 100 attendees are all homeless. Actually, the largest percentage of those attending are not homeless. They are single people, young and old, not wanting to cook for themselves. Some come for companionship, some are children whose parents tell them to come and eat, some are single mothers just getting off work. Many are low income, and yes, the homeless are from Auburn and Kent. This is why it’s called a community supper.

It should be noted there are cliques within our homeless community, and some of the robberies and assaults happen from within, not only at night but also during daylight hours. To think we would not become a magnet for the homeless from surrounding areas if there were a tent city is just not realistic.

Those of us who come in contact with the homeless in different situations come to know some of them very well – where they come from, what they do with their food stamps, where they sleep, who’s in jail, who had a fight, etc.

In April, the Auburn Reporter asked its readers, “Would you support a tent city in Auburn.” Eighty-three percent said no. I hope the City Council is listening. Once again, I do not believe a tent city is the answer.

– Rebecca Prenovost