I was at a restaurant getting food when I overheard a guy telling the guy standing next to me that he lost his job and hadn’t eaten since the previous day. He wasn’t asking for money, he just wanted something to eat. I could tell he genuinely needed help.
The guy was kind enough to buy some food for him, so I approached him and told him to pick whatever meal he wanted as extra food for later, give them his order and ask them to make it takeaway. I told him I would pay for it. He honestly couldn’t believe it. He was so grateful and even gave me a hug.
As he was leaving, I still felt like I should do better than that, so I gave him some cash too. It felt really good knowing I could help a brother who genuinely needed it. I really hope things turn around for him, and when they do, I hope he remembers this moment and pays the kindness forward.