How would a youth crisis center increase crime? What an absolute nonsense thought by nonsense people. "If we make sure teens are ok, then they'll start stealing and smoking reefers" feels like the thought process. Dumbest thing I've ever heard.

I will say, it feels like you've inadvertently stumbled upon the nuance. That offering food requires more than throwing food at the problem, if you're on any sort of budget.

However, I do recognize food scarcity leading to hoarding being fully mitigated by consistency, and you're entirely correct to suggest that it's worth re-evaluating broad interactions based on safety concerns being met