Jesus commanded his disciples, “You give them something to eat!” It means working to eliminate the structural causes of poverty and to promote the integral development of the poor, in meeting the real needs which we encounter. The word “solidarity” refers to something more than a few sporadic acts of generosity. It presumes the creation of a new mindset which thinks in terms of community and the priority of the life of all, over the appropriation of goods by a few.” The Joy of the Gospel
