Are the charity boxes found in shopping malls and supermarkets reliable for donating through?

The ruling on charitable organizations distributing alms depends on knowing the extent to which they fulfill their duties. If the organizations are trustworthy, licensed, and distribute alms to those who are deserving, then placing alms in their donation boxes is permissible. However, it is better for a Muslim to place their alms directly into the hand of the needy person to reassure their heart. "The one who points to good is like the one who does it," so whoever helps in delivering alms to those in need will be rewarded for it. If these organizations are not trustworthy, then it is not permissible for a Muslim to place their alms in their donation boxes, and it is necessary to refer to people of knowledge and experience to ascertain their status.