Q. My wife reminded me that in our family we give for Matanos Lo’Evyonim at least as much money as we spend on Mishloach Manos, if not more.
I am wondering if this custom has a source, or is it just a Davar Tov?

A. Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that once one has complied properly with the mitzva of Shalach Monos, it is even better to spend more on Gifts for the Poor that include also the mitzva of Tzedaka, than in Shalach Manos.

Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a.