Reply To: Accepting Tzedaka – How Poor? Home › Forums › Chesed › Accepting Tzedaka – How Poor? › Reply To: Accepting Tzedaka – How Poor? April 26, 2012 1:16 am at 1:16 am #870708 derszogerMember There’s a set amount based upon how many meals the poor man has in his possession, that determines his eligibility for tzedakah.