Don't forget there will also be those hungry few, who refuse to work for their food, and will steal food, steal money, or whatever it takes to feed themselves. That's certainly not a rational thing to do and is not magical intercessory rituals either!
Some people will toss whatever amount of rationality they had out the door once they're hungry enough. Religions count on this trait.
Maybe some religions do, but I don't, and my religious faith, or sect, doesn't either. Thank goodness there are many churches out there who have benevolent funds, food pantries, clothes, etc., in which to offer help to those who need it and/or ask for it.
That's precisely what I meant about some religions counting on it so that they can feed and proselytize at the same time. How much food would a starving 'satanist' get if they refused the religious propaganda portion of the xtian "benevolence" and thanked the xtians in the name of "satan"?
All I can really say to that is that as long as a needy person is being given what he/she needs, that is the most important thing taking place. Most churches with those type of programs don't proselytize when giving or offering to needy people. They just do it, and if anyone is crying, depressed, or scared, then they are asked how can they help them.
Many will provide shelter or a place to go for shelter or protection. If someone asks for prayer, then yes, they will be prayed over. All the people representing the church are trying to do is share their compassion and whatever the people need, at that moment in their lives, to help them through a rough spot, so they can continue on their way.
It doesn't matter, either, what color, gender, lifestyle, religion/no religion, anyone is who needs help - they will receive the help they need. Now, realize, I'm speaking of most churches who provide these type of things. Some churches don't do any of that, and I am sure there are some who will definitely push their "salvation plan" on them - I can't speak for all. But most of the ones I know of, or have worked with, or have seen, honestly show compassion and care for the needy when they need it, with no questions asked, nor any thing pushed on them.