For a variety of complex reasons, true generosity is something that can be difficult to find in modern society. Fortunately, if you take the time to look, there is always going to be someone out in the world who is willing to go that extra mile to help someone in need.
It is often considered good practice for restaurants to give their leftover food to people in need at the end of the day. However, many dining establishments forego this practice, which results in a lot of food going to waste.
Benjamin was raised by his Aunt Margaret from the age of 6. His father died of an overdose and his mother was serving time in prison. Things had certainly never come easy for Benjamin and he spent much of his youth pushing boundaries and trying to decipher who in his life cared about him.
After a turbulent adolescence, when Benjamin turned 19, his aunt was diagnosed with terminal cancer and she died just a few months later. Even though he was devastated, Benjamin always had a soft spot for the aunt who took him in, so he knew he needed to move forward and try to make her proud.
After working a few odd jobs over the years, Benjamin discovered he loved to cook. He soon found a job with a Latin restaurant that was looking for an assistant chef. He applied for the job and was given the opportunity to work at a reputable restaurant.
More from LittleThings: Kind Teen Shields Elderly Woman From Rain So Cop Decides To Track Him Down
It was during a quiet winter’s night when an unhoused man entered the restaurant while Benjamin was working in the kitchen. The man asked the staff if they had any leftovers they were going to throw away that they might give to him instead. It was at that moment when Benjamin knew what he needed to do.
How did Benjamin help the unhoused man that night? Watch the video posted by Wonderbot to find out.
While we cannot verify the validity of the details of this story, we do think you'll be interested in the outcome.
