Dear Anonymous,
I don't ever know the whole story. He works at a hotel he says. Was evicted recently from an apartment now being renovated. Has a city housing voucher. Cannot find a rental in Portland with that voucher. Used the hotel bathroom where he works. Suspended from work as a result.
A coffee card. A pair of socks, he said helps.
'Thank you god bless you thank you god bless you.' and he beams a smile.
And returns to the conundrum.