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Random Acts of Charity or Planned Release of Goods
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#charity #altruism #alms #almsdeeds #tzedakah #messianicjews #christianjews #2025
***I STAND WITH ISRAEL***
***I PRAY FOR THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM AND SALVATION OF ISRAEL***
***END THE PALESTINIAN SNARE! DEMAND THE 1-STATE SOLUTION for Biblically supported SOVEREIGN ISRAEL***
*JANUARY-MARCH*
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*APRIL*
In April, the locals of American Fork, Lehi, and Orem offered me food, liquid refreshment, monies, gift card(s), coupon card(s), coupon(s), ticket(s) (bus transfer), groceries, gloves, ride(s), "Food & Shelter" Agency information/suggestions, and encouragement. *End result: food, a new luggage cart, new car sunshade (to protect my hiking gear from the sun and heat), more newspaper(s), new comb, new compact mirror, more bandages, more hand warmers, more foot powder, laundry detergent sheets, and electric waffle maker (for bread baking)
-AMERICAN FORK, UT-
*Outside of Del Taco [Fast-Food Chain] in American Fork Center [Shopping Center]: 1 Customer [w/ a Wife in a vehicle] offered monies (courtesy of their Wife), after asking about my hiking gear, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from? where I was going?)...I was approached, while I prepared to leave the area; 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, and gloves, after commenting about my hiking gear, also asked about my travel situation (where I was going)...while I prepared to jot down some notes w/ my writing pad at an Outdoor Picnic table; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where to?)...while I stood (and cleaned my teeth w/ a toothpick); 1 Youth [w/ a group in a vehicle] offered food (burrito); 1 Customer [on another day] offered monies (to pay for lunch), after asking if I needed money for lunch...after I placed down my hiking gear; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered food (leftover taco, and fries [in a "To-Go" bag])...while I prayed over a snack; 1 [ANONYMOUS] [on another day] offered monies...then I found the money on my tote bag (under my luggage cart bungee cord, strapped to the retail box of my Android tablet), after I finished off food (w/ a beverage) at an Outdoor Picnic table; 1 [ANONYMOUS] [on another day] offered monies...then I found the money tucked under a strap (wrapped around a sleeping bag) on my hiking backpack; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies, and "Food & Shelter" Agency information/suggestions (about a "Food & Shelter" Coalition in Provo), also asked about "my travel situation & story"...while I stood (w/ my hiking backpack) at an Outdoor Picnic table; 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer offered food (burrito) (if wanted); 1 Customer (who held a cellphone to their ear) offered monies...while I sat (w/ a beverage) (purchased earlier)
*Outside of Chick-fil-A [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) offered fries (w/ dipping sauce)...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (on my hiking backpack) (on a sidewalk curb) (near the "Drive-Thru" lane); 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, by mentioning that they wanted to give me a little gift...while I sat (w/ a Frosted Coffee) (and used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet) at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 (who used to work at a Chick-fil-A) (w/ a Child) [w/ a companion in a vehicle] [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' after mentioning that they remembered me from past visits to the Chick-fil-A (where I used their Ladies restroom in the mornings)...while I stood at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Customer [on another day] offered monies, and encouragement (to have a good day)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack) (on a sidewalk curb) (near the "Drive-Thru" lane); 1 Customer offered 'food & beverage'...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer [on another day] offered monies, by asking if I was hungry...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (on my hiking backpack) (on a sidewalk curb) (near the "Drive-Thru" lane); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle], encountered before, offered 'to pay for food'...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my tablet PC at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Customer (w/ another Customer), encountered many times before, offered a dessert (cookie); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered 'to pay for food'...while I sat (w/ a beverage); 1 Worker offered water (in a large cup); 1 Youth (w/ a few other Youths) [on another day] offered monies, after asking if I was homeless...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet; 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food & beverage'...while I stood (w/ my hiking backpack); 1 Worker, encountered many times before, [on another day] offered a dessert, after asking if they could get me anything...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my tablet PC; 1 Customer [on another day] offered a beverage...while I stood in the Outdoor Dining Area
*Cubby's Chicago Beef [Sandwich Chain]: 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food,' by requesting to pay for my order...soon after I paid for my order of beverage at the order counter; 1 Worker (w/ a Co-worker), encountered many times before, [on another day] offered a FREE beverage ('my ordered beverage'); 1 Worker (w/ Co-workers), encountered many times before, [on another day] offered a FREE cookie (w/ my order of food), after asking about "my well-being" (my day)
*Outside of Phillips 66 [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered 'to pay for food,' by asking if they could get me anything (from inside the Convenience Store)...while I read my Bible (on my hiking backpack) on one side of the building; 1 Customer [w/ another Customer in a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies, by asking if I could use "this" (money)...while I stood on one side of the building; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered food (pumpkin seeds [in a sandwich bag]), by saying, "That's all I got! (Then, they handed me the bag of seeds.) [Hopefully, that'll help.]"...while I jotted down some notes w/ my writing pad; 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for food/water' (including bottled water)...while I stood on one side of the building; 1 Customer (who spoke Spanish) (w/ a companion) [w/ a vehicle] offered monies (to pay for food), and encouragement (to see a Pastor at a Church ???when times are hard???)...while I ate a snack (on my hiking backpack)
*Outside of Beany's To-Go [Coffeehouse Chain]: 1 Barista offered a FREE beverage (small Frappe [that a Trainee prepared]) (w/ my order), after explaining that they were training new Baristas (who were preparing FREE sample beverages)
*Bus Stop on State Street/US-89 (U.S. Highway 89) near Chick-fil-A [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 UTA Bus Driver [in a transit bus] offered a transfer ticket...soon after I entered a bus
*Phillips 66 [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Customer [who wore a ???VASA Fitness (Gym Chain)??? Kickboxing Club top] offered monies...while I finished off a beverage (purchased earlier) at an in-store Dining table; 1 Customer [on another day] offered monies, by asking if I could have "this" (money)...while I stood at an in-store Dining table; 1 Customer [who wore head and body tattoos] (who held cans of beer) offered monies, after asking if I was OK
*Outside of [a certain Sandwich Chain]: 1 Passerby (w/ a companion) offered food (protein bar) (if wanted)...while I finished off a dessert (purchased earlier) (w/ a beverage from Del Taco) at an Outdoor Picnic table
*Corner of Main Street/US-89 near UtahRUN [Running Gear Store]: 1 [in a vehicle] offered a ride (if needed)...while I walked Eastward
*Outside of a Vacant Strip Mall Store (a former location of Big Lots [Discount Retail Store Chain]) near Del Taco [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Local (who used to be married to a U.S. Marine, and has Granddaughters) offered 'to pay for food & beverage' (from the Del Taco across the parking lot), after "mentioning that they saw me before" and "asking for my name," also inquiring about "my travel situation & story" (what brought me to Utah)...while I sat in my pitched tent just outside of the vacant Store (after camping overnight); 1 [ANONYMOUS] [on another day] offered a beverage (can of Arizona tea...[the HFCS-HIGH-FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP tea :( ])...then I found the charitable donation just outside of my tent, while I packed out of my pitched tent (after camping overnight)
*Outside of Vessel Kitchen [Restaurant] adjacent to Cubby's Chicago Beef [Sandwich Chain] near Chick-fil-A [Fast-Food Chain] and Costa Vida [Mexican Grill Restaurant Chain] and Super Chix [Fast Casual Chicken Restaurant Chain]: 1 Local Worker [who wore a Chick-fil-A work uniform] [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered food (chicken sandwich), and monies, after exclaiming, "I see you here [in the Shopping Area] all the time!"...soon after I plugged in my electronics (e.g., Android tablet, and LED Headlight) into an outdoor power outlet alongside the Restaurant (w/ a beverage from another source); 1 Local (who is a Son of the Zapplz Owners) [in a vehicle], encountered many times before, [on another day] offered monies, before asking about my well-being...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (plugged into an outdoor power outlet) alongside the Restaurant; 1 [on another day] offered a beverage (protein shake box), before asking about my well-being...while I ate a snack (on my hiking backpack); 1 Local Worker (who works for the nearby Costa Vida) [in a vehicle], encountered before, offered a coupon card (from Costa Vida), after mentioning that they've seen me before (at the nearby Costa Vida)...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (plugged into an outdoor power outlet); 1 [w/ a companion in a ???van???] [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & water' (including bottled water from the nearby Super Chix), after asking if they could buy me a sandwich, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from?)...soon after I placed down my hiking gear; 1 Super Chix Customer offered monies, before asking for my name, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (how long I've been in town)...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (plugged into an outdoor power outlet); 1 Cubby's Customer [in a vehicle] offered food (burgers from Cubby's) (if wanted), 'to pay for more food/beverage' (from Cubby's), and encouragement (that God told them [to get me something]), before asking for my name, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (if I was studying [w/ my Android tablet]); 2 Customers (w/ Children) [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & water' (including bottled water), also asked about my travel situation (where I was going)...while I prepared to leave the area; 1 Local (who is a Son of the Zapplz Owners) [in a vehicle], encountered many times before, [on another day] offered monies, and 'to pay for food' (from Cubby's), before commenting about the weather...while I stood (and prayed) alongside the Restaurant; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered 'to pay for food & water'...while I stood alongside the Restaurant; 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for a meal,' after asking for my name, also inquired about "my travel situation & story"...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet
*Bus Stop on State Street/US-89 past 500 East: 2 Riders (each) offered money...while I waited for a bus
*Outside of Great Harvest Bread Co. [Bakery Chain]: 1 Customer offered food (pumpkin spice loaf), and a gift card...after I finished off some dry cereal (on my hiking backpack) on one side of the Bakery; 1 Worker, encountered many times before, [on another day] offered food (loaf of bread)...while I prepared to eat food (slice of seasonal dessert bread) (purchased earlier)
*Outside of Aubergine & Company [Restaurant] adjacent to The Habit Burger Grill [Fast Casual Restaurant Chain]: 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, before saying, "Have fun!"...while I stood alongside the Restaurant; 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) offered 'to pay for food & water,' before asking for my name, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from in Michigan? any Family in Michigan?); 2 Customers offered 'to pay for food & water,' before asking for my name, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from?); 1 Customer [w/ another Customer in a vehicle] offered food, after asking if I needed help (or was waiting for a ride), before asking for my name
*Outside of The Habit Burger Grill [Fast Casual Restaurant Chain] adjacent to Aubergine & Company [Restaurant]: 1 offered monies, by asking if I could use "this" (money)...while I sat (w/ my hiking backpack) at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Aubergine Customer [w/ another Customer in a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies (to help [me] out), after commenting about the weather...while I stood just outside of the Restaurant; 1 Aubergine Customer (w/ another Customer) offered food (leftovers from a meal [in a "To-Go" box] from the Aubergine next door) (if wanted); 1 Customer [in work clothes from Papa John's (Pizza Shop Chain)] [w/ a vehicle] offered a coupon; 1 Aubergine Worker offered FREE food (meat bowl)
*Bus Stop on State Street/US-89 near Jiffy Lube ["Oil Change & Automotive Services" Chain]: 1 UTA Bus Driver [in a transit bus] offered food (granola bars) (that another Rider passed to them)...while I exited a bus
*Vessel Kitchen [Restaurant]: 1 [ANONYMOUS] offered 'to pay for my order of food'...then a Worker informed me of the charitable donation, after I placed an order at the order counter; 1 Customer (w/ a group) [on another day] offered 'to pay for my order of food'; 1 ???Manager??? [on another day] offered monies (to use for cleaning up elsewhere [at a Laundromat]), after explaining that I couldn't do laundry (at the sink) in the Ladies restroom...while I used a sink in the Ladies restroom
*Kohl's [Department Store Chain]: 1 Store Associate, encountered many times before, offered 'food & beverage' (snack, and bottle of soda)...while I used a sink in the Ladies restroom; 1 Shopper (who lived in a tent last summer) offered monies (w/ written contact information [on a dollar]), before saying, "If you can't use [this money], then just PAY IT FORWARD [emphasis added]." also asked about my travel situation (if I had a place to stay? if I do what I do because "of need," or "by choice"?)...while I used the Ladies restroom
*Dollar Tree [Discount Retail Store Chain] in The Meadows [Shopping Area]: 1 Shopper (who stood behind me in a checkout line) offered 'to pay for my groceries'
*Nicoles Lane/130 North past C-A-L Ranch Stores [Farm, Ranch & Outdoor Sports Chain]: 1 [in a vehicle w/ a companion] offered monies...while I walked to the nearby Dollar Store
*Parking Lot of American Fork Center [Shopping Center] near a Vacant Strip Mall Store (a former location of Big Lots [Discount Retail Store Chain]): 1 Local [on an electric scooter] offered food (from an unknown source)...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet in a parking lot space
*UTA Bus on State Street/US-89: 1 Rider [in a transit bus] offered monies...while I rode the bus
*Del Taco [Fast-Food Chain] in American Fork Center [Shopping Center]: 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) offered 'to pay for more food'...soon after I placed an order at the order counter
*Outside of Costa Vida [Mexican Grill Restaurant Chain]: 1 Customer [who wore a Florida Gators sweatshirt] (w/ another Customer) offered monies, by saying, "Hey, I would like to give this [money] to you! To help you." before the other Customer (in parentheses) asked if I was going anywhere (and needed a ride)...while I prepared to leave the area
*Outside of Waffle Love [Belgian Waffle Restaurant]: 1 Customer offered 'to pay for a waffle,' before asking about my day...soon after I placed down my hiking gear alongside the Restaurant
*Parking Lot of American Fork Center [Shopping Center] near Del Taco [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 [in a vehicle] offered monies, after asking if I needed any help, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from?)...while I walked across the parking lot to Del Taco
*Super Chix [Fast Casual Chicken Restaurant Chain]: 1 Worker offered a FREE beverage (drink cup) (w/ my order of fries); 1 Worker (w/ Co-workers) offered FREE food (chicken) (w/ my order)
*Aubergine & Company [Restaurant]: 1 Worker (w/ Co-workers), encountered earlier, offered more food (Tofu bowl, and $$$cheese bread [per request]$$$)...after I explained that I DON'T EAT MEAT (and requested cheese bread to replace a meat bowl [that was offered earlier]) at the order counter
*Outside of Kohl's [Department Store Chain] that shares a Strip Mall with Burlington [Discount Department Store Retailer]: 1 Local (who works for the Burlington at the other end of the Strip Mall) [w/ a van] offered 'to pay for food & beverage' (from the nearby Mod Pizza), a ride, and encouragement (they liked my facial dimples)...while I packed away a shopping item just outside of an entryway
-LEHI, UT-
*Outside of Culver's [Fast Casual Dining Chain]: 2 Customers offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' after commenting about the coldness of the weather...while I stood at an Outdoor Picnic table; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies, by asking, "Will this help?"...while I stood (w/ my hiking backpack); 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food & water,' by asking if I wanted beef or chicken (as a sandwich); 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer offered 'to pay for food & water/beverage' (including bottled water), after asking if I wanted a meal; 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer [on another day] offered monies...soon after I placed down my hiking gear; 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [w/ a vehicle] [on another day], encountered earlier, offered monies (to pay for food), after asking if I was doing alright...while I sat (w/ a beverage) at an Outdoor Picnic table; 1 Customer [w/ Children in a vehicle] [on another day] offered a coupon (from a Kid's meal)...after I placed down my hiking gear; 1 Customer (who stays in Central Utah) (w/ another Customer, and Grandchild) offered monies, before asking for my name, also inquired about "my travel situation & story" (where from? how I planned to get to Israel?)...while I stood (w/ a cup of water) (w/ my hiking backpack)
*Outside of Pizzeria Limone [Fast Casual Neapolitan Pizza Restaurant Chain] that shares a Strip Mall with Zao Asian Cafe [Asian Fusion Restaurant]: 1 Zao Customer [w/ another Customer in a ???pickup truck???] offered monies...while I prepared to eat food (from Jersey Mike's Subs) at an Outdoor Picnic table; 1 Customer offered monies, after asking about "my travel situation & story"...while I ate food
*Parking Lot of Taco Bell [Fast-Food Chain] near [an International Coffeehouse Chain]: 1 [in a vehicle w/ a Child (in a child safety-car seat)] offered water ([in a cup] from [an International Coffeehouse Chain])...while I walked across the parking lot to the main entry doors
*Outside of Sinclair/Fabulous Freddy's Car Wash [Gas Station/Car Wash/Convenience Store]/Valvoline Instant Oil Change ["Oil Change & Automotive Services" Chain]/Ike's Love & Sandwiches [Sandwich Shop]: 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered bottled water...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (plugged into an outdoor power outlet) (w/ a bottled beverage in hand) in the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 Customer [in dressy attire] [w/ a companion in a vehicle] [on another day] offered food (leftover meaty calzone [in a pizza box] from Pizzeria Limone) (if wanted)...soon after I placed down my hiking gear; 1 [w/ a companion in a vehicle that displayed a California license plate] offered food (leftover meat pizza [in a "To-Go" box] from an unknown source)...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (plugged into an outdoor power outlet)
*State Street/US-89 near Swig (a.k.a. Swig n' Sweets) [Soft Drink Shop Chain]: 1 [in a vehicle] offered food (hot dog) (if wanted)...while I walked Westward
*Sinclair/Fabulous Freddy's Car Wash [Gas Station/Car Wash/Convenience Store]/Valvoline Instant Oil Change ["Oil Change & Automotive Services" Chain]/Ike's Love & Sandwiches [Sandwich Shop]: 1 Worker, encountered many times before, offered gloves (disposable gloves) (w/ a purchase); 1 Customer [on another day] offered monies, after asking, "Are you on the streets? [Well, it is probably hard.] I wouldn't wish [that life] on anybody."...while I used the Ladies restroom
*Jersey Mike's Subs [Sandwich Chain]: 1 Worker, encountered before, offered 'to pay for a sub sandwich meal' ('my ordered sub sandwich,' and chips w/ a drink cup)...after I pulled out a coupon card at the order counter
-OREM, UT-
*juice 'n java [Fresh Juice/Espresso Bar]: 1 Barista, encountered before, offered a FREE beverage ('my ordered beverage')
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*MAY*
In May, the locals of American Fork, Lehi, Orem, and Lindon offered me food, liquid refreshment, monies, gift card(s), coupon card(s), ticket(s) (bus transfer), rain poncho, rock(s), lodging, ride(s), help, Shelter information/suggestion(s), camping suggestion(s), Religious Ministry information/suggestions, job suggestion(s), and encouragement. *End result: food, more bandages, a new camping fan (w/ a solar panel), replacement luggage cart, more newspaper(s), and more [repair glue] fabric glue
-AMERICAN FORK, UT-
*Sidewalk of American Fork Center [Shopping Center] past a Vacant Strip Mall Store (a former location of Big Lots [Discount Retail Store Chain]): 1 (who was having a Picnic on the sidewalk) (w/ a companion) offered a dessert (cream-filled doughnut) (if wanted)...I was approached, while I walked to the nearby Dollar Tree
*Outside of The Habit Burger Grill [Fast Casual Restaurant Chain] adjacent to Aubergine & Company [Restaurant]: 1 [ANONYMOUS] ???Local??? [in a van w/ a companion] offered a meal (from Chick-fil-A)...then I found the charitable donation near my luggage cart (and saw the ???Local??? wave towards me from a van), after I exited the Restaurant (w/ "food and water" [purchased earlier]); 1 Worker (who is a Catholic [wearing a cross pendant necklace]), encountered many times before, [on another day] offered monies (later that evening), and 'to pay for food & beverage,' after asking about my "Cross of Christ" armband...while I stood alongside the Restaurant; 1 Aubergine Customer [w/ another Customer in a vehicle] [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & beverage' (from the Aubergine next door), after asking if I had anything to eat (that day)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Recovery Ministry Street Team Member (who carried bread loaves) offered Religious Ministry information/suggestions (w/ a promotional postcard for Victory Life Ministry Utah), and Shelter information/suggestions (about a Care Center in St. George), also asked about my travel situation (if I was homeless)...while I sat (w/ beverages from Aubergine); 2 Children (each) (w/ a few Adults) offered food (fries) (from the 1st Child), and bottled water (from the 2nd Child), after the 1st Child stated that they got me food because "[I'm] poor"; 1 Customer offered monies, by mentioning that it was "on their heart" to give me some money...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my tablet PC; 1 Delivery Driver [w/ a Penske Commercial Truck] offered monies...while I prepared to leave the area
*Outside of Aubergine & Company [Restaurant] adjacent to The Habit Burger Grill [Fast Casual Restaurant Chain]: 2 The Habit Customers (each) offered monies...while I ate food alongside the Restaurant; 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & beverage' (from The Habit), before asking for my name...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (on my hiking backpack); 1 offered monies, by asking if I was hungry...while I sat (w/ "food and beverage" from The Habit); 1 Customer offered food (cheese bread), also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from? how long I've been in Utah? where I stay?)...while I ate food (w/ beverages)
*Outside of Vessel Kitchen [Restaurant] adjacent to Cubby's Chicago Beef [Sandwich Chain] near Super Chix [Fast Casual Chicken Restaurant Chain]: 1 Customer [w/ a Child in a pickup truck] offered monies...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (plugged into an outdoor power outlet) alongside the Restaurant; 1 [in a vehicle w/ a companion] offered 'to pay for food & beverage' (from any nearby Restaurant [that was still open for the night]), after asking if they could buy me a burger (from Cubby's [that was closed for the night])...while I prepared to eat food (from the Super Chix across the parking lot) (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer [in white dressy attire] (w/ a companion, and large group [in white dressy attire]) [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & beverage' (from Super Chix)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Child [in a ???pickup truck??? w/ a group] [on another day] offered food ('Mac & Cheese' from the Cubby's next door) (if wanted)...while I stood alongside the Restaurant; 1 [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered monies, by saying, "Something tells me that I have to give this [money] to you."...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (plugged into an outdoor power outlet); 1 Customer offered food (lukewarm sides) (if wanted)
*Super Chix [Fast Casual Chicken Restaurant Chain]: 1 Worker (w/ Co-workers), encountered many times before, offered FREE fries (end-of-day fries)...after I refilled an old water bottle at the Self-Service Soda Fountain Machine
*Bus Stop on State Street/US-89 near Chick-fil-A [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 UTA Bus Driver [in a transit bus] offered a FREE ride...soon after I entered a bus; 1 UTA Bus Driver [in a transit bus], encountered before, [on another day] offered a FREE ride...after I stated my destination "in town" (within city limits)
*Bus Stop on State Street/US-89 near Beany's To-Go [Coffeehouse Chain]: 1 UTA Bus Driver [in a transit bus] offered a transfer ticket...soon after I entered a bus
*Outside of Phillips 66 [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Customer [who wore head and body tattoos] (who was out of Prison on parole), encountered before, offered monies (to pay for anything), after asking if I remembered them from a recent encounter (when they offered me money inside the Convenience Store)...while I read my Bible on one side of the building; 1 Customer [on a scooter] (w/ a Child [on a scooter]) offered monies, by asking if I needed any help...while I walked about my hiking gear; 1 Customer [w/ a ???pickup truck???] [on another day] offered monies (to pay for food and beverage)...while I jotted down some notes w/ my writing pad (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies (i.e., the change from the transaction), and 'to pay for food & beverage,' after "commenting about my reading of the Bible" and "asking for my name," also asked about "my travel situation & story" (if traveling? where to?)...while I read my Bible; 1 Customer [in a vehicle that displayed an Arizona license plate] offered 'to pay for food & water,' after asking if I was waiting for a ride, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where I was going)...while I stood on one side of the building
*Outside of Chick-fil-A [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Customer [w/ a Child in a ???van???] offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' by asking if they could buy me dinner (for the night)...while I stood at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Customer [w/ another Customer in a vehicle] [on another day] offered coupon cards...while I finished off food (w/ a water) (purchased earlier); 1 Worker, encountered many times before, [on another day] offered food, after asking if I remembered them, before asking for my name...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet; 1 Customer (who works at a local Car Wash), encountered before, [on another day] offered a Kid's meal, after mentioning that they remembered me (from a local Car Wash), before asking for my name
*Outside of Del Taco [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle], encountered before, offered 'to pay for food,' also asked about my travel situation (where I've been lately? where I stay?)...while I sat (w/ an iced coffee, and water) at an Outdoor Picnic table
*Del Taco [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Customer offered monies, after asking about my hiking gear outside (that I placed down in the Outdoor Dining Area)...soon after I picked up my order from the order counter; 1 Customer, encountered many times before, offered monies, by saying, "Here you go sister!"...after I finished off a dessert (w/ an iced coffee, and water) at a Dining Room table
*Outside of Del Taco [Fast-Food Chain] in American Fork Center [Shopping Center]: 1 Customer offered food (meat tacos) (if wanted)...while I prepared to eat a snack (w/ my hiking backpack) at an Outdoor Picnic table; 1 Customer offered food (burger)...while I used my Android tablet in the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 Customer offered food (extra chicken taco) (if wanted)...while I finished off a dessert (purchased earlier) (w/ my hiking backpack) at an Outdoor Picnic table; 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered food (meat tacos) (if wanted)...while I sat (w/ an iced coffee); 1 Worker (w/ another Worker) offered a fruit (orange)...while I stood (w/ my hiking backpack); 1 Customer (w/ a group) [on another day] offered food (burrito); 1 Customer offered monies, by asking if I had anything to eat; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies (to pay for food), and encouragement (to have a good day); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered food (extra taco), and 'to pay for a meal,' before asking for my name...soon after I placed down my hiking gear; 2 Customers (each) [the 2nd Customer was on crutches] (w/ another Customer) [w/ a pickup truck] offered food (burger) (if wanted) (from the 1st Customer), and monies (from the 2nd Customer)...while I stood (w/ a beverage)
*Kohl's [Department Store Chain]: 1 Store Associate, encountered many times before, offered a beverage (can of soda [that sadly contained HFCS-HIGH-FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP]) (if wanted), and rain poncho...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my tablet PC (on a bench) in an entryway (as it rained outside)
*Outside of Baskin-Robbins [Ice Cream Shop Chain]: 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) offered coins ('spare change')...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet at an Outdoor Dining table on one side of the Ice Cream Shop
*Baskin-Robbins [Ice Cream Shop Chain]: 1 Customer (who stood ahead of me in the order line) (w/ a group) offered 'to pay for an ice cream'; 1 [on another day] offered bottled water...while I plugged in my electronics into a power outlet at a Dining Room table
*Beans & Brews [Coffeehouse Chain]: 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered a rock (crystal)...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (plugged into a power outlet) (w/ an iced beverage [purchased earlier]) at a sofa chair in the Dining Room
*Bus Stop on State Street/US-89 near Cafe Rio [Mexican Grill Restaurant]: 1 UTA Bus Driver [in a transit bus] offered a transfer ticket, before asking about my well-being...soon after I entered a bus
*The Habit Burger Grill [Fast Casual Restaurant Chain]: 1 Customer offered 'to pay for my order of food'
*Outside of MOD Pizza [Fast Casual Pizza Restaurant Chain]: 1 Worker (who was off-duty [in casual clothing]) [w/ a vehicle], encountered many times before, offered a dessert...while I stood alongside the Pizza Restaurant
*MOD Pizza [Fast Casual Pizza Restaurant Chain]: 1 Worker, encountered many times before, offered a FREE beverage (drink cup)...while I picked up utensils from the condiments counter
*Del Taco [Fast-Food Chain] in American Fork Center [Shopping Center]: 1 Worker, encountered before, offered FREE 'food & water' (w/ my order)
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*Outside of Del Taco [Fast-Food Chain] in American Fork Center [Shopping Center] near a Vacant Strip Mall Store (a former location of Big Lots [Discount Retail Store Chain]): 1 Local Police Officer (w/ backup) issued me a verbal trespass (from a Vacant Strip Mall Store Owner [who didn't want me to camp outside of their Store anymore]) for the vacant Store across the parking lot
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*Outside of a Vacant Strip Mall Space that shares a Strip Mall with Waffle Love [Belgian Waffle Restaurant]: 1 Local Police Officer (w/ backup) issued me a verbal trespass (from a Vacant Strip Mall Space Owner)...while I prepared to pack out of my pitched tent on one side of the vacant space (after camping overnight)
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*Chick-fil-A [Fast-Food Chain]: 2 Youths offered 'to pay for food & beverage'...soon after I entered the main entryway (w/ my Android tablet in hand)
-LEHI, UT-
*Outside of Culver's [Fast Casual Dining Chain]: 1 Customer offered monies...soon after I placed down my hiking gear at an Outdoor Picnic table; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, by asking, "Do you have any money for food? Well, here is a little more!"...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my tablet PC; 1 Customer offered 'to pay for a Kid's meal'...while I sat (and dozed off); 1 Worker, encountered many times before, offered a water (in a cup)...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my tablet PC
-OREM, UT-
*Outside of Chevron/Extra Mile [Gas Station/Convenience Store]/Gandolfo's New York Delicatessen [Deli]: 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, before saying, "I've been there before! I know what it is like [and what you are going through]."...while I sat (on my hiking backpack) alongside the building; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered 'food & water' (including a jug of water); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered a beverage (bottle of soda), after asking if I spoke Spanish; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies...while I stood alongside the building; 1 Customer [w/ a pickup truck] offered monies, after saying, "I know you're not asking! (Then, they handed me money.) What's your name? Have a nice day!"...while I sat (on my hiking backpack)
*Outside of Chick-fil-A [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Worker offered FREE 'food & beverage' (end-of-breakfast food, and a bottle of orange juice)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack) alongside the Restaurant; 1 Worker, encountered before, [on another day] offered 'food & water' (leftovers from breakfast, including bottled water), and coupon cards...while I finished off food (purchased earlier) (on my hiking backpack) just outside of the Restaurant
*Outside of Jersey Mike's Subs [Sandwich Chain]: 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered food (meaty sub sandwich)...while I stood on one side of the Sandwich Shop; 1 offered food (pack of tuna fish)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer (w/ a large group) offered ???'to pay for a sub sandwich'???...while I stood on one side of the Sandwich Shop; 1 Customer offered monies, by asking if I needed anything; 1 Customer offered a gift card...while I sat (and dozed off) (on my hiking backpack) (on a sidewalk curb); 1 offered monies...after I moved my hiking gear to an area alongside the Sandwich Shop (because of strong winds); 1 Customer [who wore an MHC-style scrubs uniform] [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered 'to pay for a sub sandwich meal,' after asking if I had anything to eat...while I stood alongside the Sandwich Shop; 1 Customer [w/ another Customer in a ???pickup truck???] [on another day] offered monies...while I sat (w/ a "dessert and water" [purchased earlier]) (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer [w/ a ???pickup truck???] offered 'to pay for food' (dessert), after asking if they could buy me a sub sandwich, also asked about my travel situation...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, by asking if I had anything to eat...while I stood alongside the Sandwich Shop; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered dessert (cookies)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack) just outside of the Sandwich Shop; 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [w/ a vehicle] offered 'to pay for a sub sandwich meal,' before asking for my name; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & water/beverage' (including bottled water)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack) alongside the Sandwich Shop; 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' by asking if they could get me a sub sandwich, before commenting about my hiking gear, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from? where to? where do I stay at night?)...while I stood alongside the Sandwich Shop; 1 Customer (who has been giving charity to the homeless since the early 1980s) [w/ a pickup truck] offered monies (to pay for food/beverage), by asking if they could get me a sandwich, before asking for my name; 1 [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered monies; 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered monies...while I repaired areas of my hiking gear (w/ tape and scissors); 2 Customers (who are members of LDS) [on another day] offered 'to pay for a sub sandwich meal,' and encouragement (to hope that I get to Israel), before asking for my name (origins of my given name), also inquired about "my travel situation & story" (where from? where to? how long I've been in Utah? any Family back in Michigan?)...while I stood alongside the Sandwich Shop; 1 Customer (who is a Southern Baptist) [w/ a vehicle that displayed a DoorDash (Online Food Ordering and Delivery Company)-style roof topper sign] offered coins ('spare change'); 1 [w/ a tiny dog (Canine) in a pickup truck] offered monies; 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for a sub sandwich meal,' before asking for my name, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from? what brought me to Utah?)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer [w/ a van] offered monies (to pay for dinner), and lodging (in their home, where I could take a shower) (if wanted), also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from? where to?); 1 Customer (w/ a group) [w/ a vehicle] offered food (turkey sub sandwich) (if wanted); 1 Customer [w/ a group in a vehicle] offered bottled water; 1 Customer (w/ a Child) [w/ a vehicle] offered a dessert (that their Child [in parentheses] passed to me), after asking if I wanted some Cheetos; 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for a sub sandwich meal'; 1 Customer (who used to work on Michigan State University's East Lansing campus) (w/ another Customer) [w/ a vehicle] offered 'to pay for food,' also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from?)...while I sat (w/ a beverage) (on my hiking backpack) (on a sidewalk curb) just outside of the Sandwich Shop; 1 Customer (who has a Bakery in Provo) (w/ a group) offered food (bread from Wandering Wheat [Bakery] in Provo)
*Outside of Cafe Zupas [Gourmet "Soups, Salads, & Sandwiches" Restaurant] adjacent to Lucy's New York Style Pizzeria [Pizza Restaurant]: 1 Customer [in a vehicle] offered 'to pay for food & water'...while I sat (on my hiking backpack) alongside the Restaurant; 1 Customer (who was waiting for a companion) [on another day] offered 'to pay for a meal'...while I stood alongside the Restaurant; 1 Worker [on another day] offered 'to pay for a meal,' and 'to pay for a dessert'...soon after I placed down my hiking gear; 1 Customer offered monies (to pay for food)...while I stood (w/ a beverage) at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Customer (who is from Russia) offered meals (few meals of soup, and salad w/ bread rolls), before asking about my travel situation (why I was homeless)...while I walked away from the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 Worker, encountered many times before, [on another day] offered more food (to pick up later that day), and 'to pay for a meal'...while I stood alongside the Restaurant; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered help (to pay for food, if needed), before attempting to "shake my hand" and "give me a fist bump (a.k.a. a fist pound)"...while I sat (w/ a cup of water, and can of soda); 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'food & water' (including bottled water), after asking if I wanted something to drink...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer [w/ an Elderly Person (w/ a walker) in a vehicle] offered monies...while I sat (w/ a bag of chips in hand); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, by asking how they could help, also asked about my travel situation (if I was waiting for someone? how long I've been here [in town/Utah]?)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer [who wore an LDS nametag] (w/ another Customer) [on another day] offered monies, after asking, "Have you eaten today?"; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' and encouragement (to hope that I get to where I'm going), after mentioning that they visited earlier [that day] yet returned because they were thinking about me; 1 Child (w/ an Adult) offered 'food & water' (opened bag of chips, chips, and bottled water) (courtesy of them and their Mother [the Adult in parentheses])...while I finished off food; 1 Customer offered monies (i.e., the change from the transaction)...while I prepared to jot down some notes w/ my writing pad; 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [on another day] offered 'food & beverage,' before asking for my name...while I sat (on my hiking backpack) just outside of the Restaurant; 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) offered food (bread roll); 1 Customer [in a vehicle] offered food (chicken sandwich [if wanted], bread roll, and chocolate covered strawberries [if wanted]); 1 Lucy's Worker offered 'to pay for a pizza & beverage' (from the Lucy's next door); 1 [ANONYMOUS] (Customer) offered food (soup, and bread roll w/ chocolate dipped strawberry)...then a Worker informed me of the charitable donation, while I sat (w/ a beverage); 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' after mentioning that they remembered me from a past encounter (where they offered me bottled water at a Gas Station), before asking for my name...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer (who used to be homeless, but now has a house and job) [w/ a vehicle] offered 'to pay for food & water' (including bottled water), and a camping suggestion (to camp near a river in Provo), after asking for name, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (how long in Utah? where to? where I stay?)
*Outside of American Freight [American Retail Furniture Chain] (a closed location) that shares a Strip Mall with Little Caesars [Pizza Shop Chain]: 1 Local [w/ a vehicle] offered 'food & beverage' (from an unknown source)...while I sat inside my pitched tent (after camping overnight); 1 Local (who has a Homeless Adult Son) [in a vehicle] offered monies (to pay for breakfast), and Shelter information/suggestions (about a Shelter in Salt Lake City), before asking for my name, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (how long I've been "on the streets"); 1 ???Homeless Person??? [w/ a wagon (that was full of camping gear)] [on another day] offered pizza (from the nearby Little Caesars)...after I packed away my tent (after camping overnight); 2 [in a pickup truck] [on another day] offered monies
*Burger King [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food & water/beverage'...after I placed down my hiking gear at a Dining Room table
*Chevron/Extra Mile [Gas Station/Convenience Store]/Gandolfo's New York Delicatessen [Deli]: 1 Customer offered 'to pay for a fruit' (banana)...while I cleaned my dishes (that were used to prepare a bowl of oatmeal) at the sink
*Outside of Burger King [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 (who works for Google) offered a job suggestion (to get a job at Google)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack) (on a sidewalk curb)
*Cafe Zupas [Gourmet "Soups, Salads, & Sandwiches" Restaurant]: 1 Customer (who stood behind me in the order line) (w/ Children) offered 'to pay for food' (dessert), also asked about "my travel situation & story"
*Outside of Target [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 Shopper offered food (container of muffins) (if wanted)...while I sat (w/ my hiking backpack in a shopping cart) alongside the Store; 1 Shopper [w/ another in a vehicle] offered monies...while I prepared to jot down some notes w/ my writing pad; 1 Shopper [w/ a companion in a vehicle that displayed a temporary license plate] offered a fruit (banana)...while I stood alongside the Store; 1 Shopper (who is a Vegetarian) [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered pizza (few slices of pizza from Little Caesars); 1 Shopper (who is a Delivery Driver for ???DoorDash???) [w/ a vehicle] offered coins ('spare change'), after mentioning that they saw me earlier...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (near an entryway to get a stronger WiFi connection)
*Outside of Zaxby's [Fast Casual Dining Chain]: 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer offered 'to pay for a Kid's meal,' before asking for my name...while I used my Android tablet alongside the Restaurant
*Parking Lot of Smith's [Grocery Store Chain]: 1 [in a vehicle] offered monies, by asking, "Hey, would you allow me to bless you? (Then, they handed me money.) You're welcome. Have a good night!"...while I walked away from the Grocery Store
-LINDON, UT-
*Walmart [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 Store Associate offered food (fruit, and granola bars [in a paper bag])...while I used a sink in the Ladies restroom
*Bus Stop on State Street/US-89 near Walmart: 1 Rider [in a transit bus] offered monies...after I entered a bus
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*$$$...$$$: Charity after Request [*PRICELESS EFFORT*]
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*#POLICESHUTTLE#: FREE Law Enforcement Transportation
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*#UNDISCLOSED#: Restricted Details about Location of Encounter
*[*FUNNY*]...[*FUNNY*]: Laughable Charitable Occurrence (such as favorable machine error happenstance)
*#CLEANSLATEUTAH#: Expunged/Cleared Criminal Record
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