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Random Acts of Charity or Planned Release of Goods
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#charity #altruism #alms #almsdeeds #tzedakah #messianicjews #christianjews #2026
***I STAND WITH ISRAEL***
***I PRAY FOR THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM AND SALVATION OF ISRAEL***
***From the "BROOK of Egypt" to the "GREAT RIVER Euphrates" the "PROMISED LAND" Israel SHALL BE JIZYA FREE!***
***NOW IS THE FAVORABLE TIME to PROCLAIM THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF OUR LORD IN THE WORLD: ANNO MUNDI as Religiously Appointed, and ANNO DOMINI in respect of the ERA OF REDEMPTION initiated by the Messiah***
*JANUARY-MARCH*
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*APRIL*
In April, the locals of Orem, American Fork, Lehi, and Pleasant Grove offered me food, liquid refreshment, monies, gift card(s), ticket(s) (bus transfer), discount(s), grocer(ies), care package(s) (fruit snacks, bottled water, emergency blanket[s], first aid kit[s], socks, etc.), blanket(s), Religious book(s), stone(s), ride(s), job opportunit(ies), Religious Group information/suggestions, companionship, and encouragement. *End result: food, a reusable tote bag, more bandages, another comb, more tape, fabric softener, more trash bags, more toilet paper, and more hand wipes
-OREM, UT-
*Bus Stop on State Street/US-89 (U.S. Highway 89) past Center Street: 1 UTA Bus Driver [in a transit bus], encountered many times before, offered a discount; 1 UTA Bus Driver [in a transit bus] [on another day] offered cookies (if wanted), and a discount; 1 UTA Bus Driver [in a transit bus] [on another day] offered a discount
*Target [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 Shopper (who stood behind me in a checkout line) offered monies, and 'to pay for my groceries'; 1 Shopper offered food (box of protein bars), and socks (if wanted)...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (on my stool) in an entryway; 1 Shopper (who is a member of LDS, and has a Husband), encountered many times before, [on another day] offered 'food & beverage' (if wanted), additional food (at their house for the Easter holiday), monies, Religious Group information/suggestions (about the recent LDS Conference), and encouragement (e.g., "Christ is coming soon," and "Christ would be glad/happy to see me"), after asking about the meaning of my name, before "pointing out my necklace ('Messianic Star of David Cross' pendant)" and "requesting to give me a hug"; 1 Shopper (w/ another Shopper) offered a gift card (in the future)...while I stood (and used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet); 1 Shopper (who stood behind me in a checkout line) [on another day] offered 'to pay for my groceries'; 1 Shopper (w/ another Shopper) [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' before asking for my name...while I stood in an entryway; 1 Shopper offered monies; 1 Shopper [who wore a Maceys Grocery Store work top] offered monies, by asking, "Are you doing OK? (Then, they handed me money.) Have a good one!"...while I sat (on my stool); 1 Shopper [on another day] offered groceries (including bottled water)...while I stood in an entryway; 1 Shopper (who is a member of LDS) (w/ another Shopper) offered 'to pay for groceries,' a Religious book (the "Book of Mormon") (if wanted), and encouragement (to read the "Book of Mormon" [even online]), also asked about "my travel situation & story" (if I believed in God? where from?)...while I stood (and used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet); 1 Shopper (w/ a Special Needs Person) [on another day] offered 'to pay for groceries,' before saying, "God bless you!"...soon after I placed down my hiking gear (on a variable rain-drizzle night); 1 Shopper [on another day] offered monies...while I finished off food (from Cafe Rio) (on my stool); 1 Teenager (Local), encountered many times before, [on another day] offered monies...after I placed down my hiking gear in an entryway; 1 Shopper [w/ a skateboard] [on another day] offered 'to pay for groceries'...while I stood (and used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet); 1 Shopper [on another day] offered monies, by saying, "God bless you!"...while I prepared to eat food (from Vessel Kitchen) (on my stool); 1 Local [w/ an electric scooter] [on another day] offered 'to pay for food/beverage,' after asking if I could watch their scooter (while they shopped)...while I sat (on my stool); 1 (w/ a Shopper) [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, before touching one of my shoulders; 1 Shopper (who stood ahead of me in a checkout line) (w/ a group) [on another day] offered 'to pay for my grocery item,' and 'to pay for more groceries'...while I stood in a checkout lane
*Dollar Tree [Discount Retail Store Chain]: 1 [ANONYMOUS] Shopper (who stood ahead me in a checkout line) offered a gift card (to pay for my groceries)...then a Worker informed me of the charitable donation, while I pulled out money (to pay for my groceries); 1 Shopper [on another day] offered monies (to pay for my groceries), before mentioning that I looked like I was traveling...while I stood in a checkout lane
*Corner of State Street/US-89 & Center Street: 1 [in a vehicle w/ a companion] offered monies, by saying, "Here you go sweetheart!"...while I waited to cross the street at a traffic light
*Outside of Cafe Zupas [Gourmet "Soups, Salads, & Sandwiches" Restaurant] adjacent to Lucy's New York Style Pizzeria [Pizza Restaurant] near Smith's [Grocery Store Chain]: 1 Customer (w/ a group) offered 'to pay for food,' after asking for my name, before asking why I didn't eat meat...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) offered 'to pay for food & beverage'; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered food (by placing it down on my hiking backpack)...while I stood (and used FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet); 1 [w/ a group in a vehicle] offered monies, and a gift card (from Target), after mentioning that they see me at Target sometimes...while I sat (w/ a bottled beverage) (on my hiking backpack); 1 Lucy's Customer offered pizza (from the Lucy's next door) (if wanted), and monies...while I jotted down some notes w/ my writing pad; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies, and 'to pay for food'...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered 'to pay for food' (soup); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered food (sandwich) (if wanted); 1 (who has a Jewish Mother) [w/ a ???van???] [on another day] offered a gift card (Visa gift card from the nearby Smith's), and 'to pay for food' (if wanted), before asking if I was Jewish (by pointing out my "Messianic Star of David Cross" necklace pendant)...while I prepared to leave the Restaurant; 1 Local [in a pickup truck] offered a ride (if needed), after mentioning that they've seen me on the bus many times; 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a pickup truck] [on another day] offered dessert (chocolate dipped strawberries)...after I placed down my hiking gear; 1 Customer [who wore a CARE Health & Wellness work top] [w/ a vehicle] offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' and encouragement (that it would be better to go inside and sit anywhere in the Dining Room), before asking for my name...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered food (meat sandwich, bread roll, and chocolate dipped strawberry); 1 Customer [w/ another Adult, and Child in a vehicle] offered food (meat salad) (if wanted); 1 Customer [w/ another Customer in a vehicle] offered monies...while I sat (w/ a beverage); 1 Customer [w/ a van] offered food (bread roll); 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) offered monies, after asking if I was homeless...while I sat (and dozed off); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle that displayed a Handicap Parking Permit hanger on the rear-view mirror] offered food (remaining half of a meat sandwich)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Lucy's Customer (w/ another Customer) [w/ a pickup truck] [on another day] offered pizza (remaining slices of pizza [in a large pizza box]) (if wanted); 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) offered food; 1 Customer [w/ a pickup truck] [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' after asking for my name, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from? what brought me to Utah?), before commenting about the coldness of the weather; 1 Customer [on another day] offered food (meat sandwich); 1 Customer offered a dessert; 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food & water/beverage,' and encouragement (they liked my shoes), after asking for my name, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from? how's the weather in Michigan? why I didn't eat meat?); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered a care package (e.g., beef jerky, fruit snacks, crackers, an energy bar, drink mix, bottled water, toothpaste, toothbrush, hand warmers, emergency blanket, first aid kit, and socks)...while I prepared to leave the area; 1 Customer (w/ another Customer [holding a Child]) [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered a dessert...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer (w/ a large group) [w/ a vehicle] offered food (leftovers from a meal [in a "To-Go" bag]); 1 Youth [who wore a Youth Sports Team uniform] (w/ an Adult, and another Youth) offered food (extra bag of chips); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies; 1 Customer (who held a cellphone to their ear) offered 'food & water' (including bottled water) (if wanted)...while I jotted down some notes w/ my writing pad; 1 Lucy's Worker offered 'food & water' (slice of pizza, and a cup of water), after mentioning that they see me (and usually see that I have a smile, and greet them, too)...before I entered the Restaurant
*Cafe Zupas [Gourmet "Soups, Salads, & Sandwiches" Restaurant]: 1 Worker (w/ Co-workers), encountered many times before, offered 'to pay for my order of food & beverage,' by explaining (to the Customer who offered 'to pay for food' for me) that they had it covered (before closing), after asking for my name...soon after I entered the order line (w/ the Customer who offered 'to pay for food' outside); 2 Customers (who stood ahead of me in the order line) [on another day] offered 'to pay for my order of food,' and 'to pay for a beverage' (drink cup)
*Smith's Fuel Station [Gas Station/Convenience Store]/Smith's [Grocery Store Chain]: 1 Customer (who was a World Traveler, and has a motorcycle) [w/ a vehicle that displayed a license plate from another State] offered monies (to pay for my next Hotel room stay), a stone (rose quartz crystal), and encouragement (that they were inspired by my wearing of a hiking backpack), after commenting about my hiking backpack, also asked about my travel situation...after I tossed away trash into a trash can at a Fuel Island
*Smith's [Grocery Store Chain]: 1 [ANONYMOUS] offered monies (w/ a written note), and encouragement ("Hope this helps! Have a wonderful day!" [written on a piece of paper])...then I noticed the charitable donation, after I exited a stall in the Ladies restroom
*Center Street towards Village Baker [Bakery Restaurant]: 1 [in a vehicle] offered food (box lunch from an unknown source) (if wanted)
*Outside of Target [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 Shopper [in a vehicle w/ a companion] offered monies, and encouragement (e.g., "that God loves me," and "to have a good night"), after mentioning that they earlier saw me reading scriptures (from my Bible)...while I walked away from the Store (after closing)
*Vessel Kitchen [Restaurant]: 1 Worker, encountered before, offered FREE food, after asking if they could get me some food...while I used my washcloth at the sink in the Ladies restroom
*Cafe Rio [Mexican Grill Restaurant]: 1 Customer offered socks (thermal winter socks)...while I stood in the order line
*Outside of Smith's [Grocery Store Chain]: 1 Shopper (w/ another Shopper) offered monies, and 'to pay for groceries' (including bottled water)...while I walked towards the entryway
-AMERICAN FORK, UT-
*Outside of Baskin-Robbins [Ice Cream Shop Chain]: 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle], encountered many times before, offered 'to pay for an ice cream' ("Cappy")...I was approached, while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet on one side of the Ice Cream Shop; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered 'to pay for an ice cream'...while I finished off brunch (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'food & water' (including bottled water)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer (w/ a large group of Children) [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered 'to pay for an ice cream' (cone)...while I sat (and used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet); 1 [in a van] [on another day] offered a ride (if needed)...while I stood (and used my Android tablet) (w/ my hiking backpack) at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [w/ a van] offered money...while I stood (and used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet); 2 Customers (each) [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies (from the 2nd Customer), and 'to pay for an ice cream' (from the 1st Customer), before saying, "God bless you!"
*Kohl's [Department Store Chain]: 1 Shopper offered food (fruit snack)...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (on a bench) in the entryway
*Parking Lot Corner of Shopping Area towards Target [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 [in a vehicle] offered monies
*Parking Lot Lane of The Meadows [Shopping Area] behind Deseret Book [LDS Bookstore Chain]: 1 [in a pickup truck] offered a job opportunity, by asking if I wanted to make some money...while I walked away from the nearby Walmart
*Parking Lot Lane of C-A-L Ranch Stores [Farm, Ranch & Outdoor Sports Chain]: 1 [in a vehicle] offered a gift card (from [a certain Sandwich Chain])...while I walked across the parking lot
*Del Taco [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Customer offered food (burritos) (if wanted)...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (w/ a beverage [purchased earlier]) at a Dining Room table in the Kids Play Area; 1 Customer [on another day] offered monies...while I sat (and used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet)
*Chick-fil-A [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Customer (who stood ahead of me in the order line, a few minutes earlier) (w/ Children) offered 'to pay for food'...while I waited for my order at the order counter
*Del Taco [Fast-Food Chain] in American Fork Center [Shopping Center]: 1 Manager (w/ Co-workers), encountered before, offered a FREE beverage (w/ my order of food)
*Bus Stop on State Street/US-89 near FedEx Office - Print & Ship Center [Shipping and Mailing Services Retail Chain]: 1 UTA Bus Driver [in a transit bus] offered a discount
*Sidewalk on State Street/US-89 near Mister Car Wash: [*FUNNY*]1 Sidewalk Square offered monies...then I found the money on the ground, while I walked Northward[*FUNNY*]
*Outside of The Habit Burger Grill [Fast Casual Restaurant Chain] adjacent to Aubergine & Company [Restaurant]: 1 Customer offered a gift card (Visa gift card)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Aubergine Customer (who is a member of LDS) [w/ a vehicle] offered bottled water (from their vehicle), and 'to pay for food' (from the Aubergine next door), before asking for my name, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (if I was waiting for a ride? where from? where to? where from in Michigan? what kind of Church attended? why I travel? which understanding from Christ do I live by? [what was the most inspirational understanding from Christ?]); 1 Local (who used to be homeless, and planned to catch a transit bus [that day]) [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & water' (from Aubergine), companionship (to sit and talk w/ them at a Dining Room table), and encouragement (to relax [by sitting inside the Dining Room]), after asking if I was homeless...while I placed down my hiking gear alongside the Restaurant
*Outside of Chick-fil-A [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Customer (w/ another Adult, and Child) [w/ a vehicle] offered 'to pay for food & water'...while I stood at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Customer [w/ Children in a vehicle] offered monies (to buy dinner); 1 Customer offered food (remaining chicken wrap) (if wanted); 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'food & beverage,' by explaining that they were handed the wrong order...while I stood (and used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet); 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for a meal'...soon after I placed down my hiking gear
*Outside of Beany's To-Go [Coffeehouse Chain]: 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer offered 'to pay for food & water/beverage,' before repeatedly calling me "my love"...while I stood (w/ a beverage [purchased earlier]) in the Outdoor Dining Area
*Zurchers [Party Store Chain]: 1 Shopper offered monies...while I prepared to leave the Ladies restroom
*Outside of Vessel Kitchen [Restaurant] near Super Chix [Fast Casual Chicken Restaurant Chain]: 1 Super Chix Customer (w/ a Teenage Child) [w/ a vehicle] offered 'to pay for food/beverage' (from the nearby Super Chix), after asking if I needed anything, before asking "for my name" and "about my necklace ('Messianic Star of David Cross' pendant)" also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from? if I was traveling? where to next? if I work?)...while I stood alongside the Restaurant
*Outside of Nothing Bundt Cakes [Cake Shop]: 1 Customer offered a bundtlet (personal bundt cake), and monies, before asking if I was homeless, also asked about my travel situation (if I had a place to stay? where from? how's the weather in Michigan?)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack) (after finishing off a bundtlet [purchased earlier])
*Outside of Beans & Brews [Coffeehouse Chain] adjacent to Rock Creek Pizza [Pizza Shop]: 1 Rock Creek Worker offered blankets (if wanted)...while I stood (and used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet) at an Outdoor Dining table
-LEHI, UT-
*Bus Stop on State Street/US-89 past Taco Bell [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 UTA Bus Driver [in a transit bus], encountered before, offered a bus transfer ticket
-PLEASANT GROVE, UT-
*UTA Bus on Main Street: 1 Rider [in a transit bus] offered monies, by saying, "Hey, you know we have a friend in common...in Jesus!"...while I rode the bus
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*MAY*
In May, the locals of Orem, Lehi, American Fork, Pleasant Grove, and Layton offered me food, liquid refreshment, monies, store card(s), gift card(s), coupon card(s), discount(s), ticket(s) (bus transfer), grocer(ies), care package(s) (toiletries, washcloth, comb, emergency blanket[s], etc.), gift bag(s) (snacks, hand cream/moisturizer, tin candle, Inspirational message bracelet, etc.), samplers, craft kit(s), gloves, body lotion, ride(s), help, and encouragement. *End result: food, more disinfecting wipes, body wipes, more laundry detergent pods, more disposable gloves, LED candles, more bandages, and another luggage cart
-OREM, UT-
*Cafe Zupas [Gourmet "Soups, Salads, & Sandwiches" Restaurant]: 1 Worker (w/ Co-workers) offered a FREE beverage (drink cup) (w/ my order of food); 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) (who stood ahead of me in the order line) [on another day] offered 'to pay for my order'
*Outside of Cafe Zupas [Gourmet "Soups, Salads, & Sandwiches" Restaurant] adjacent to Lucy's New York Style Pizzeria [Pizza Restaurant]: 1 Customer offered monies, after asking if my food (that I was eating) was good...while I finished off soup (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies (to pay for food)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered monies; 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' after asking for my name, before saying, "Here you go sister!"; 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & water'; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, by asking if I could use a couple of bucks...while I stood alongside the Restaurant; 1 Youth [w/ an Adult in a van] offered 'to pay for food & beverage'...while I sat (on my hiking backpack) (after it rain-drizzled); 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & water' (including bottled water)...while I cleaned my teeth w/ a toothpick (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for food'...while I finished off a snack; 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [w/ a vehicle] offered help (if needed); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered food (if wanted); 1 Customer offered monies...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet; 1 Customer (w/ a Service Dog [Canine] on a leash) (w/ a Child) [w/ companions in a van] [on another day] offered monies (that their Child [in parentheses] passed to me)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer (Local Worker) [who wore a green work outfit] offered a gift card...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle that displayed a Handicap Parking Permit hanger on the rear-view mirror] [on another day] offered money...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Lucy's Customer offered pizza (slice of cheese pizza [in a "To-Go" box] from Lucy's); 1 Lucy's Customer [w/ a group in a van that displayed a Handicap Parking Permit hanger on the rear-view mirror] offered pizza (if wanted), and monies; 1 Customer [who wore a Southern Utah University Basketball top] offered 'to pay for food,' and encouragement (to hope that the food was good), before giving me a hug...while I stood alongside the Restaurant; 1 Customer [in a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered food (if wanted)...while I stood alongside the Restaurant (and monitored my Android tablet [plugged into a power outlet] on the Zupas Bar counter); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered a gift bag (e.g., snacks, a pack of gum, candy bar, hand cream/moisturizer, lip balm, tin candle, and Inspirational message bracelet) (in a gift bag w/ an Inspirational message)...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer offered food (if wanted); 1 Customer (w/ a group) offered food (bread roll), by saying, "Hey, would you like a roll?"; 1 Customer (w/ a companion) [on another day] offered food (bread roll)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Lucy's Customer [w/ another Customer in a vehicle] offered pizza (leftover slices of pepperoni pizza [in a "To-Go" box] from Lucy's); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered money; 1 offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' before asking for my name, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where I was going? if I had a place to stay? where from?); 4 Children (each) (w/ a group) [w/ a pickup truck] offered monies...soon after I finished off food (w/ a dessert, and bottled beverage); 1 Customer [who wore a face mask] [on another day] offered a beverage (large cup of soda)...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (on my hiking backpack); 1 Worker (who took out the trash) (w/ another Worker) offered food (bag of bread rolls)...while I stood (and finished off a dessert [from my own stash])
*Bus Stop on State Street/US-89 past Center Street: 1 UTA Bus Driver [in a transit bus], encountered many times before, [on more than 1 occasion] offered a FREE ride; 1 Rider [on another day] offered 'to pay for my bus fare' (ticket)...while I waited for a bus
*Outside of a Vacant Property (a former location of Wells Fargo Bank) next to [an international Fast-Food Chain]: 1 [in a vehicle (that displayed a Handicap Parking Permit hanger on the rear-view mirror) w/ a companion] offered monies (in the care package), and a care package (e.g., shower kit [shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, and body lotion], toiletries, soap, bandages, washcloth, comb, flashlight whistle keychain, emergency blanket, and writing utensil [pen])...while I packed into my pitched tent (to camp overnight) in an empty "Drive-Thru" lane; 1 [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered chewing gum (opened pack), candy, monies, and additional help (if needed), before saying, "God bless you!"...after I packed away my tent (after camping overnight); 1 Local [in an ATV w/ a dog (Canine)] [on another day] offered food (from [an international Fast-Food Chain] next door) (if wanted), after asking for my name, before asking for my contact information, also asked about "my travel situation & story"...while I packed into my pitched tent (to camp overnight); 1 Local [in a vehicle w/ a companion] [on another day] offered 'food & beverage' (burgers [if wanted], and a cup of soda from [an international Fast-Food Chain]), and more food (in the future)
*Target [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 Shopper [w/ an electric scooter], encountered many times before, offered 'to pay for my groceries,' after asking if I remembered them from a past encounter (when they offered me charity)...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet in an entryway; 1 Shopper [on another day] offered 'to pay for groceries'...while I sat (on my stool) (after finishing off a dessert [purchased earlier]); 1 Shopper [on another day] offered a store card (Return Merchandise card), before saying, "Happy Mother's Day!"...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet; 1 Shopper [on another day] offered monies, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (what's my story? traveling? how long?); 1 Shopper (w/ a group) offered monies...while I prepared to leave the Store (before closing); 2 Shoppers [on another day] offered monies (in the grocery bag), and 'to pay for groceries' (including bottled water) (in a grocery bag), before asking for my name...while I prayed (on my stool); 1 Local, encountered many times before, offered monies, and encouragement (that I have pretty eyes), after greeting me by name...while I stood in an entryway; 1 Shopper [on another day] offered monies, after asking about my travel situation (if I had a place to stay [that night]?)...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (plugged into a power outlet) (after rainfall outside); 1 Shopper [on another day] offered monies (if needed)...while I finished baking my bread (w/ my waffle maker [plugged into a power outlet])
*UTA Bus on State Street/US-89: 1 Rider [who held a flower vase] offered monies, and encouragement (to have a Happy Mother's Day)...while I rode the bus; 2 Riders (each) [on another day] offered monies
*Outside of Maceys [Grocery Store Chain]: 1 Shopper offered monies...soon after I exited the Grocery Store
*Outside of Target [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered monies, and 'to pay for food & beverage' (from Taco Bell or Wendy's)...while I walked away from the Store; 1 Shopper [on another day] offered 'food & beverage' (granola bars, and a bottle of soda [if wanted])...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet just outside of the Store
*Vessel Kitchen [Restaurant]: 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food,' before asking for my name...while I used the Ladies restroom
*State Street/US-89 past a Bus Stop towards Center Street: 1 Local (w/ a companion [on their arm]) offered bottled water...after I exited a bus at a nearby Bus Stop
*Outside of Cafe Rio [Mexican Grill Restaurant]: 1 Customer (who held a Baby) (w/ a group) [w/ a van] offered food (warm tortilla)...while I sat (and used FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet) at an Outdoor Picnic table
-LEHI, UT-
*Outside of Culver's [Fast Casual Dining Chain]: 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a pickup truck] offered monies (to pay for food)...while I sat at an Outdoor Picnic table
*Outside of Pizzeria Limone [Fast Casual Neapolitan Pizza Restaurant Chain]: 1 Customer (w/ a group) offered pizza (leftover slices of pizza) (if wanted)...while I stood (w/ my hiking backpack) at an Outdoor Picnic table
-AMERICAN FORK, UT-
*Parking Lot of Zurchers [Party Store Chain]: 1 [in a vehicle] offered food (granola bars), and body lotion, after asking for my name, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from?)...while I walked to the entryway
*Beans & Brews [Coffeehouse Chain]: 1 Barista (w/ a Co-worker), encountered many times before, offered 'to pay for my order of water/beverage' (including bottled water); 1 Barista, encountered before, [on another day] offered a FREE beverage (extra beverage)...after I requested a spoon for my ordered beverage (purchased earlier) at the order counter
*Outside of Beans & Brews [Coffeehouse Chain] adjacent to Rock Creek Pizza [Pizza Shop] that shares a Strip Mall with The Smoked Taco [Restaurant]: 1 Customer [w/ a bicycle] offered 'to pay for a beverage,' by asking if they could get me a coffee...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my tablet PC at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Rock Creek Manager, encountered before, [on another day] offered pizza (few meat slices of pizza [on an plate])...while I stood in the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered food (chicken tacos from ???The Smoked Taco???), and monies...while I sat (w/ food from Del Taco, and a beverage [purchased earlier]) at an Outdoor Dining table
*Del Taco [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Worker, encountered many times before, offered gloves (disposable glove) (w/ my order); 1 [ANONYMOUS] (Customer) [on another day] offered food (burrito)...then a Worker informed me of the charitable donation, while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet at a Dining Room table in the Kids Play Area; 1 Customer [on another day] offered monies (to pay for my order)...while I placed an order at a Self-Service Order kiosk
*Bus Stop on State Street/US-89 near Cafe Rio [Mexican Grill Restaurant]: 1 UTA Bus Driver [in a transit bus], encountered many times before, offered a discount; 1 UTA Bus Driver [in a transit bus] [on another day] offered a FREE ride
*Outside of Chick-fil-A [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered food (bag of chicken from a Senior Center) (if wanted)..while I stood (and used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet) at an Outdoor Dining table; 2 Youths (w/ another Youth) [on another day] offered a meal...while I stood at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [w/ a vehicle that displayed a Handicap Parking Permit hanger on the rear-view mirror] [on another day] offered monies, after asking if I was going to eat, before "pointing out my necklace ('Messianic Star of David Cross' pendant)" and "saying that it must be difficult (for me to live on the streets)" also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from? if I was a long ways from home? if I had any Family?)...while I stood (w/ my hiking backpack) at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Customer offered monies, by asking, "Are you looking for a meal? (Then, they handed me money.) God bless!"; 1 Customer offered a gift card, by asking if I had dinner (that night)...while I stood (and prayed); 1 Customer (w/ a group) offered a coupon card...while I stood (w/ a beverage) at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Customer (???Food Delivery Driver???) [in a vehicle that displayed a California license plate] offered a beverage (extra beverage from another source) (if wanted); 1 [ANONYMOUS] (Customer) [on another day] offered monies...then I found the money tucked under a strap on my hiking backpack, after I exited the Restaurant (w/ an order)
*Outside of Vessel Kitchen [Restaurant] near Super Chix [Fast Casual Chicken Restaurant Chain]: 1 offered monies, and encouragement (that the money [charity] was from Jesus), after asking if I needed anything, before "stating that they liked my necklace ('Messianic Star of David Cross' pendant)" and "asking for my name"...while I placed down my hiking gear alongside the Restaurant. I mentioned the name of my necklace, and that I supported Israel, because Jesus was a Jew (from Israel). They responded, "Yes, he was Jewish and Palestinian!" [Palestinian?! Because Palestine didn't even exist 2000 years ago. :) History Lesson: Only by AD 135 did people in the land of Israel start being called Palestinian, because Roman Emperor Hadrian renamed the Province of Judaea (where Jesus lived) to Syria Palaestina.]; 1 Customer [w/ another Customer in a vehicle] offered monies, and a coupon card (from Chick-fil-A)...while I ate lunch (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer (w/ Children) [on another day] offered a dessert (remaining half of a rice crispy treat)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Super Chix Customer (who grew up LDS, but now thinks that People should just be nice to each other) [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & beverage' (from Super Chix), after asking for my name, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (what brought me to Utah? where from? where have I been? what do I like to do for fun?)...while I prepared to eat lunch; 1 Super Chix Customer [w/ /a companion in a vehicle] offered food (leftovers from Super Chix) (if wanted)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Local (Customer) [w/ a vehicle] offered 'to pay for water/beverage,' after asking for my name, before mentioning that they've seen me around before (and wondered about how I was doing), also asked about my travel situation...while I stood alongside the Restaurant; 1 Worker (who was off-duty [in a work uniform]) [w/ a vehicle] offered a craft kit (paint marbling craft kit), after asking if I spoke Spanish...while I sat (w/ a water from Super Chix) (on my hiking backpack); 1 Local, encountered before, offered samplers (bag of veggie straws, and deodorant [travel size]), after asking if I remembered them from a past encounter (when they offered me charity), also asked about "my travel situation & story"; 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for food,' after asking for my name...while I sat (on my hiking backpack)
*Parking Lot Lane of The Meadows [Shopping Area] towards Chick-fil-A [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Chick-fil-A "Drive-Thru" Customer offered food (box of nuggets) (if wanted)...while I walked to Chick-fil-A
*Parking Lot Lane of The Meadows [Shopping Area] towards Zurchers [Party Store Chain]: 1 [in a vehicle] offered monies, after mentioning that they've seen me around before (and just wanted to help out)...while I walked across the parking lot to Zurchers
*Outside of Cubby's Chicago Beef [Sandwich Chain]: 1 Worker [w/ a group in a vehicle] offered bottled water...while I sat (w/ a bottled beverage [purchased earlier]) (on my hiking backpack) (after finishing off food [purchased earlier])
*Outside of Target [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 Shopper offered food (sandwich from [an international Fast-Food Chain]) (if wanted)...while I stood just outside of the entryway
*Outside of Del Taco [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer [in a vehicle w/ a group] offered food (if wanted)...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet in the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) offered 'to pay for food/beverage'
*IHOP Restaurant: 1 Waitress offered a FREE beverage ('my beverage of choice')...soon after I exited the Ladies restroom
*Corner of State Street/US-89 & 900 West past IHOP Restaurant: 2 Locals [in a vehicle] offered monies...while I quickly crossed the street at a traffic light (to chase down a bus towards the nearby Bus Stop)
*Outside of The Habit Burger Grill [Fast Casual Restaurant Chain] adjacent to Aubergine & Company [Restaurant]: 1 Aubergine Customer (w/ another Customer) offered help (w/ money, in the future)...while I stood alongside the Restaurant; 1 Customer (w/ a group) offered food (burger) (if wanted), before asking for my name...while I sat (w/ water) (on my hiking backpack); 1 Aubergine Customer (w/ a group) offered monies, by asking if I needed anything
*Kohl's [Department Store Chain]: 1 Local (who is a Son of the Zapplz Owners), encountered many times before, offered monies, after asking "if I needed anything" and "if I stopped by Zapplz recently"...soon after I entered the Store
-PLEASANT GROVE, UT-
*UTA Bus on Center Street towards Main Street: 1 Rider [in a transit bus], encountered before, offered monies, by saying, "Here! (Then, they handed me money.) I know it helps."...while I rode the bus
-LAYTON, UT-
*Outside of Pizza Pie Cafe [Pizza Buffet-Style Restaurant Chain]: 1 Customer (w/ a large group) offered monies (later that evening), and encouragement (???wished me the best???), after asking for my name...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer (w/ a group) [w/ a vehicle] offered a beverage (cup of soda [that they took a sip from])
*Outside of Jamba Juice ["Juice & Smoothie" Chain] near Panda Express [Asian Gourmet Restaurant Chain]: 1 Panda Express Customer offered 'food & beverage' (from Panda Express)...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet
*Parking Lot Lane of a Shopping Area near Target [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 [in a vehicle] offered monies...while I walked across the parking lot; 1 [in a vehicle] offered monies (w/ 'spare change')
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*JUNE-...*
...coming soon...
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*ALMSDEEDS*
MORE DONATIONS:
+ I donated snacks, personal care items, lip balm, ointment, toiletries, soap, a comb, hand warmers, washcloth, socks, flashlight whistle keychain, writing utensil, and craft kit to a Utah Charity drop box in a Shopping Area parking lot in Orem.
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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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