Why are We Still Sending Foreign Aid?

It is estimated that the US spends approximately $25-30 billion dollars in foreign aid each year. I understand our need to help other countries but these are unusual times. Our postal workers need to keep their jobs. Our small businesses need loans. Our educational programs need assistance. People who want to buy homes need loans. The poor need places to live and food to eat. How can we justify sending money to other countries when what we are sending is essentially borrowed money? Those who supposedly represent us in Washington can debate all they want but the fact remains America is ailing and right now we need to keep whatever money we have at home. Once we get back on our feet, then by all means send money abroad to help others. Now is not the time.