Counting the homeless population is a difficult endeavor. The number constantly fluctuates and often the official number provided will have a political bias. That said, I did miss the part saying only official tent cities are targeted, which changes my estimates a bit.

You're still underestimating the man hours, equipment costs, and recurring nature of this endeavor. And this service is providing a needed connection to important information, contact with loved ones, and a safe source of entertainment. It is not comparable to the luxury service you grew up with.