A judge has blocked Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter's attempt at banning groups from serving homeless people in public parks.

Members of Liberti Fairmount Church serve homeless people like Tere Kaufman sandwiches, potato salad and other goodies a couple times a month, MyFoxPhiladelphia.com reports.

"I was glad I had waited. It's been 24 hours since I've eaten," Kaufman  told the website.
But Mayor Nutter says there is danger in the practice as it has the potential to spread food-borne illnesses it robs homeless people of their dignity.

"Dignity! That is ridiculous," Kaufman said, "There is nothing undignified, the sun shining down and eating outdoors," she told the website.

"The outdoor food service as it is conducted is inconsistent with overall and comprehensive
enjoyment and use of that particular space," Nutter said.

The mayor wants to move outdoor serving centers in front of City Hall and eventually move the centers to four indoor Center City locations.
Jason Ford, who says he's a homeless law school graduate, thinks the mayor's plan is misguided.