Beggars asking for alcohol

Just had a homeless guy do a long pitch about how he needs help etc etc , the help was in the form of a can a cider. I kind of respect the honesty but also it’s a bold ask as why would anyone actively support that? As someone that doesn’t drink I told him I don’t buy alcohol (which is true) and then he reverted to plan B of asking for £20 bank transfer for a hostel.

I gave him a £1 and then he went off to buy a soft drink.

I kinda felt sorry for him tho