In a world where it can sometimes feel like kindness is rare, young Matthew Resendez reminds us that good people still exist. While working at a local Burger King in an area with many homeless people, Matthew experienced something that would touch his heart and the hearts of many others.
One day, a homeless man came into the restaurant, holding a handful of coins. He asked Matthew if he could buy a meal for just 50 cents, as that was all he had. The man wasn’t asking for charity—he wanted to pay for his food, even though it wasn’t enough for anything on the menu.
Matthew could have easily told him that it wasn’t enough to buy anything, but instead, he made a choice. He knew the man was hungry, and he decided to help. Using his own money, Matthew paid for the homeless man’s meal, a simple act that meant a lot to the man in need.
When Matthew got home and told his mom about what he had done, she was so proud. She shared the story with her friends, never expecting it to gain so much attention. His mom, Michelle Resendez, wrote on Facebook:
“Matthew worked this evening, and a homeless gentleman walked in the restaurant with 50 cents and asked if there was anything he could buy. Matthew asked what he would order if he could, and the man said anything would help his hunger pains.”
Matthew then rang up the man’s meal and paid with his own debit card. After giving him the receipt, Matthew told the man to sit down and relax. But the story didn’t end there. A woman who had witnessed Matthew’s act of kindness wrote to the company, praising the young man. She also gave him a generous tip.
Matthew’s story went viral, touching millions of people who praised his empathy and compassion. His mom couldn’t be prouder, knowing that she raised a son who understands that we should all be treated equally and with respect, no matter our situation.
