If any poor or needy person comes into any of the God’s temples, then they should be given food and water and welcomed with respect. They should be given help, fruits, raw foods or cooked foods according to their ability.
Atri Smruti explains, ‘A guest or stranger should never be left without food’, hence in general terms anybody that comes to us for such help should be replenished and indeed any guest who comes to our house should be made welcome and offered such hospitality. ‘Undaan’ or donation of food is considered a great charity. One can refer to Anushasan Parva of Mahabharat for the benefits of such act.
Help should be offered indiscriminately especially in temples as all have the rights to Prasada (remanance of offerings).