Coupon Program

Myrna Oliver’s well-written story on the Weingart Center’s food coupon was an important contribution to the discussion on serving the needs of homeless people in Los Angeles (Metro, Sept. 8).

Weingart Center President Maxene Johnston’s idea of food coupons instead of cash for panhandlers is the kind of creative program that will truly make things better in downtown Los Angeles.

JIM WOOD

Chairman, Community

Redevelopment Agency

Los Angeles