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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 Jewish Messiah***
*JANUARY-MARCH*
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*APRIL-MAY*
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*JUNE*
Since early June, the locals of Layton have offered me food, liquid refreshment, monies, gift card(s), coupon(s), discount(s), ticket(s) (bus transfer), grocer(ies), toy(s), toiletries, laundry detergent pods, Religious magazines/newspapers, Religious/Inspirational message card(s), ride(s), help, job opportunit(ies), travel advice, and encouragement. *End result: food, a replacement luggage cart, more bandages, more socks, another memo pad (writing pad), and another pair of tweezers
-LAYTON, UT-
*Outside of Jamba Juice ["Juice & Smoothie" Chain]: 1 Customer offered monies...I was approached, while I sat at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Local [w/ a guitar] [on an e-bike], encountered before, offered travel advice (e.g., "to verbally solicit [ask for money] instead of panhandle w/ a sign," and "to use a gym to stay fit and cleanup [w/ their showers]")...while I stood at an Outdoor Dining table
*Target [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 Shopper [who wore tattoos] offered a gift card...while I stood (and used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet) in an exitway; 1 Shopper [w/ a Baby in a stroller] offered monies (if needed)...while I sat (on my stool); 1 Shopper (w/ a Child) [on another day] offered food (bag of mini rice cakes)...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet; 1 Shopper [on another day] offered a candy bar, and gift card (from Dairy Queen Grill & Chill [Ice Cream & Fast-Food Chain]); 1 Shopper [on another day] offered monies...while I prayed (on my stool); 1 Shopper (who is from Sweden, and an Ashkenazi Jew) (w/ their Mother [originally from Russia], and a Baby) [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered a ride, after commenting about the largeness of my hiking backpack, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (if I spoke another language? why I wanted to learn Hebrew?)...while I prepared to leave the Store (before closing)
*Outside of Barnes & Noble [Bookstore Chain]: 1 [in a vehicle] offered monies...while I finished eating lunch (on a sidewalk curb); 2 Customers (each) [on another day] offered monies...after I placed down my hiking gear; 1 offered monies...while I sat (w/ my Bible) (on my stool) (near a sidewalk curb); 1 Outreach Coordinator/Founder [w/ a vehicle that displayed a "Stamp Out Suicide" decal] [on another day] offered 'food & water' (snacks, and bottled water), coins (in the sandwich bag w/ the laundry detergent pods), toiletries, laundry detergent pods (in a sandwich bag), and a job opportunity (to make money selling the Outreach magazines/newspapers), after "asking for my name" and "attempting to shake my hand" before asking for my phone number, also asked about my travel situation (where I stay?)...while I sat (on my stool); 1 offered monies...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet
*Jersey Mike's Subs [Sandwich Chain]: 1 Worker offered a FREE beverage (drink cup), and discount (w/ my order)
*Outside of Dutch Bros. Coffee [Drive-Through Coffeehouse Chain] next to The Home Depot [Home Improvement Store]: 1 The Home Depot Customer [w/ Children in a pickup truck] offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' after asking for my name, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from? which part of Michigan? if I was traveling in Layton?)...while I placed an order at the order window; 1 Customer [on another day] offered money...while I sipped a beverage (on my hiking backpack) (on an outdoor bench); 1 Barista [on another day] offered FREE 'food & beverage' ('my desired food item,' and 'my ordered hot cocoa') (before closing)
*Outside of a Vacant Strip Mall Space (a former location of Ashley Furniture [Furniture Store]) adjacent to Hobby Lobby [Arts & Crafts Retailer Chain]: 1 Hobby Lobby Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered bottled water...while I took down my pitched tent just outside of the vacant space (after camping overnight); 1 [on another day] offered a beverage (fruit drink pouch)...while I packed away my tent
*Outside of 7-Eleven [Gas Station/Convenience Store] on Main Street/SR-126 (Utah State Route 126) & Angel Street: 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered bottled water...soon after I exited the building (w/ an old bottled water [that I refilled at the Self-Service Soda Fountain Machine])
*Outside of Burger King [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer offered monies, by asking if I needed a hamburger...while I stood on one side of the Restaurant (near the "Drive-Thru" lane); 1 [in a vehicle] [on another day] offered coupons (from Carl's Jr. [Hardee's affiliated Fast-Food Chain])...while I looked for a spot to place down my hiking gear; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle and attached trailer] offered 'to pay for a meal'...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (on my stool)
*Del Taco [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Worker offered a FREE beverage (drink cup) (w/ my order)
*Walmart [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 Shopper offered dessert (slices of cheesecake) (if wanted)...while I sat (on my stool) near the motorized shopping cart area in an entryway; 1 Shopper offered 'to pay for my groceries'...soon after I scanned my groceries at a Self-Checkout machine; 1 Store Associate [on another day] offered bottled water...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (plugged into a power outlet) near the motorized shopping cart area in an entryway; 1 Shopper [on another day] offered monies...while I shopped in the Self-Checkout Area; 1 Store Associate, encountered earlier, [on another day] offered monies...while I shopped
*Outside of Einstein Bros. Bagels [Bagel and Coffee Chain]: 1 Customer (who is a Buddhist) [w/ a vehicle] offered Religious magazines/newspapers (about Buddhism news), and encouragement (to recite daily a particular Buddhist chant [to get attention and instantaneous results])...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 [on another day] offered monies, by asking if they could give me a couple of dollars...while I stood (and used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet) alongside the Bagel Shop; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered a gift card, after asking, "Do you come here [to this Bagel Shop] a lot?"...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (w/ a cup of coffee) at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Worker [on another day] offered monies (to pay for something to eat), and encouragement...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (w/ a beverage [purchased earlier]) (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer [in a pickup truck w/ a companion] [on another day] offered food (remaining half of their bagel)...while I stood (and used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet) in the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 Customer (w/ a companion) [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered 'to pay for food'...while I finished off a bagel (on my hiking backpack) alongside the Bagel Shop; 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food/beverage'...while I sat (w/ a beverage [purchased earlier]) (and used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet); 1 [who wore a Star Wars promotional t-shirt] (who carried a box) offered coins ('spare change'), and encouragement (to be blessed by God), before saying, "I'm very Christ-like! I'm very like Christ!"...while I sipped a beverage (w/ "food and beverage"); 1 Customer [on another day] offered monies (to pay for food)...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (w/ a bagel [purchased earlier]) (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & beverage'...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle], encountered before, offered 'food & water' (including bottled water), before mentioning that it was going to be very hot (outside)...while I stood (and used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet); 1 Customer [on another day] offered food (breakfast sandwich)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered food (bag of chips)...while used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet; 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies...while I sipped a coffee (purchased earlier); 1 [in dressy attire] [in a vehicle] offered monies, by saying, "God bless you!"...while I stood alongside the Bagel Shop; 1 Customer [who wore tattoos] offered 'to pay for food' (bagel)...while I jotted down some notes w/ my writing pad
*Outside of Del Taco [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer [in a vehicle w/ a companion] offered food (meat tacos) (if wanted)...while I sat (on my stool); 1 Customer (who was recently encountered at the local Kohl's) (who is a member of LDS), encountered earlier, offered monies (i.e., the change from the transaction), and 'to pay for food & beverage'; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered 'to pay for food,' before asking for my name, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from? is the weather cold in Michigan?)...while I finished off food (on my hiking backpack)
*Einstein Bros. Bagels [Bagel and Coffee Chain]: 1 Worker offered FREE food (breakfast sandwich)...while I prepared my coffee (purchased earlier) at the coffee counter; 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food/beverage,' and encouragement (to have a good/nice day); 1 Worker [on another day] offered FREE 'food & beverage' ('my ordered dessert,' and drink cup)
*Parking Lot Lane of Barnes & Noble [Bookstore Chain]: 1 [in a vehicle] offered food, after asking if I wanted a sandwich
*Outside of Noodles & Company [Fast Casual Dining Restaurant Chain] that shares a Strip Mall with Cafe Zupas [Gourmet "Soups, Salads, & Sandwiches" Restaurant]: 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle that displayed an Oregon license plate] offered food (side bowl of spaghetti)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Cafe Zupas Customer (w/ another Adult, and Children) offered 'to pay for food & beverage' (from the nearby Cafe Zupas); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered 'to pay for food,' after asking for my name...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet; 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] [on another day] offered a beverage (that they already took a sip from), and 'to pay for food'...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 [on another day] offered bottled water...after I finished off food (purchased earlier); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer [w/ a dog (Canine) in a vehicle] offered 'to pay for food & beverage'...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet; 1 [on another day] offered monies (to get some dinner)...after I placed down my hiking gear; 1 Customer [who wore an MHC-style scrubs uniform] offered 'to pay for food & beverage'...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (on my hiking backpack); 1 Cafe Zupas Customer offered a dessert (chocolate dipped strawberry) (if wanted)....while I sat (w/ a beverage); 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) offered monies...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered 'to pay for food'...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet; 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' before commenting about the weather...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer offered 'food & water' (dessert, and bottled water)...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet; 1 Customer (w/ a Child) [w/ a vehicle] offered monies; 1 Child (w/ an Adult) offered a toy (wooden articulated dragon fidget toy)...while I prayed; 1 Customer (w/ a Child [in their arms]) offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' and encouragement (that they'll pray for me), before asking for my name; 1 [who wore many tattoos] [w/ companions in a vehicle] offered monies; 1 offered food (that contained meat) (if wanted)...while I stood (and jotted down some notes w/ my writing pad)
*Outside of Chick-fil-A [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Customer [w/ a companion, and dog (Canine) in a vehicle] offered 'to pay for a meal'...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet at an Outdoor Dining table
*Noodles & Company [Fast Casual Dining Restaurant Chain]: 1 Manager, encountered before, offered a FREE cookie (w/ my order); 1 Worker, encountered before, offered a FREE dessert (w/ my ordered bottled beverage); 1 Worker, encountered many times before, [on another day] offered 'to pay for food,' and a FREE dessert (later that afternoon); 1 Worker, encountered before, [on another day] offered FREE 'food & beverage' (dessert [later that afternoon], and a drink cup) (w/ my order)
*Cafe Rio [Mexican Grill Restaurant]: 1 Worker offered a FREE beverage (w/ my order)
*Bus Stop on Main Street/SR-126 (Utah State Route 126) near Del Taco [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 UTA Bus Driver [in a transit bus] offered a bus transfer ticket
*Outside of Culver's [Fast Casual Dining Chain]: 1 Customer (w/ a large group) offered a dessert (custard dish)...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 [in a pickup truck] [on another day] offered monies, after asking about my travel situation (where I was headed)...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet in the Outdoor Dining Area
*Dollar Tree [Discount Retail Store Chain]: 1 Shopper (who stood ahead of me in a checkout line) offered 'to pay for a beverage,' and 'to pay for my groceries'
*Corner of Hill Field Road/SR-232 & Heritage Park Boulevard: 1 [in a vehicle w/ a companion] offered monies...while I waited to cross the street
*Outside of WinCo Foods [Supermarket Chain]: 2 (each) offered monies...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 offered bottled water, and monies; 1 Shopper (w/ a Child) offered monies...while another Customer spoke w/ me; 1 Shopper (who was a Vegetarian for a few years) offered 'to pay for groceries' (including bottled water), before asking for my name; 1 Shopper offered bottled water; 1 Shopper offered monies (if it would help)...while I prepared to leave the Supermarket; 1 Shopper (w/ a Child) [on another day] offered fruit (bananas)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack)
*Outside of 7-Eleven [Gas Station/Convenience Store] near WinCo Foods [Supermarket Chain]: 1 Customer (w/ a Teenager) [w/ a vehicle] offered a beverage (can of Prebiotic soda)...while I ate a snack (on my stool) near a bottled water display
*Outside of Potbelly [Sandwich Chain] near 7-Eleven [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Customer (w/ a Teenager) offered 'to pay for food & water'...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer (w/ a group) offered 'to pay for food & beverage'; 1 Customer (w/ a group) [w/ a vehicle] offered food ("remaining half of a meat sub sandwich [if wanted]," and "remaining half of a pumpkin chocolate bread loaf from Great Harvest Bread Co.")...while I sat (w/ a beverage); 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [w/ a vehicle] offered 'to pay for food/water/beverage,' after asking for my name, also asked about my travel situation (if I was traveling); 1 Local (w/ a tiny dog [Canine] [on a leash]) offered monies...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet; 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] [on another day] offered coins ('spare change')...while I stood (and stashed away a snack); 2 Children (each) (w/ an Adult [holding a Baby]) [w/ a vehicle] offered food (applesauce [from the 2nd Child], and a cookie [from the 1st Child]); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered help (w/ a ride, if needed)...soon after I finished off food (applesauce) (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer [w/ a group in a vehicle] offered food (meat sub sandwich) (if wanted)...while I stood alongside the Sandwich Shop
*Parking Lot of Noodles & Company [Fast Casual Dining Restaurant Chain]: 1 [in a vehicle] offered monies, and a Religious/Inspirational message card (w/ 3 motion tract designs that changed at a tilt on the front of the card)...while I walked along the parking lot
*Outside of AT&T Authorized Retailer [Cellphone Store] (a closed location) near 7-Eleven [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 7-Eleven Customer offered food (chili cheese dog from 7-Eleven) (if wanted)...while I stood (near the Potbelly "Drive-Thru" lane)
*Parking Lot Entryway of ProShine Auto Wash [Car Wash]: 1 ProShine Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, and encouragement (to be blessed by God), also asked about "my travel situation & story" (if I had a place to stay? if I had money for food?)...before I tossed away trash into a trash can (at a Vacuum/Shampoo island)
*Outside of Office Depot [Office Supply Retail Company]: 1 Local Worker (Paver Worker) (who was repairing areas of the parking lot) (w/ Co-workers) offered a beverage (bottle of Powerade)...while I prayed (on my hiking backpack) (near a sidewalk curb)
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*JULY*
In July, the locals of Layton, South Jordan, American Fork, Orem, and Bountiful offered me food, liquid refreshment, monies, gift card(s), ticket(s) (bus transfer), grocer(ies), care package(s) (granola bars, chewing gum, bottled water, nasal spray, pocket size facial tissue, first aid kit, disinfecting wipes, trash bags, etc.), cups, paper towels, flower(s), ride(s), help, Shelter information/suggestions, musical entertainment, and encouragement. *End result: food, a new pair of shoes (boots), new purse, party cups (disposable cups), new car sunshade (to protect my hiking gear from the sun and heat), more tape, more socks, more laundry detergent, more laundry detergent pods, more bandages, more [fabric softener] dryer sheets, more trash bags, and more newspaper(s)
-LAYTON, UT-
*Outside of Dutch Bros. Coffee [Drive-Through Coffeehouse Chain]: 1 Local [in a vehicle] offered a beverage (bottle of Gatorade) (if wanted)...while I prepared to jot down some notes w/ my writing pad (near an outdoor bench); 1 [ANONYMOUS] ("Drive-Thru" Customer) offered a gift card...then a Barista (Broista) informed me of the charitable donation, while I sipped a beverage (w/ my hiking backpack) at an Outdoor Picnic table
*Outside of Potbelly [Sandwich Chain]: 1 [w/ a vehicle] offered monies (to pay for dinner), after asking if I had any dinner...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my tablet PC (on my hiking backpack)
*Outside of Culver's [Fast Casual Dining Chain]: 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) offered 'to pay for a meal'...while I stood (and used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet) at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 [in a pickup truck] offered monies, also asked about my travel situation (where I was going)...while I finished off food (w/ a beverage); 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies...while I sat (w/ a beverage from the nearby Beans & Brews)
*The Home Depot [Home Improvement Store]: 1 Store Associate offered 'food & water' (box of doughnuts, candy, and bottled water)...while I used a washcloth at a sink in the Ladies restroom
*Parking Lot Corner of a Shopping Area near Target [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 (who used to distance run [before they injured their heel]) [w/ a vehicle] offered food (protein bars [from the trunk of their vehicle]), and 'to pay for groceries' (including bottled water from the nearby Target), before asking for my name, also asked about "my travel situation & story"...while I walked away from a Bus Stop (after I exited a bus)
*Target [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 Shopper offered monies, and help (if needed), after asking if I was homeless, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (if I had a place to stay? where to next? where from?)...while I prepared to eat lunch (on my stool) in an exitway; 1 Shopper [who wore a work top from Mountain Valley Mechanical] offered monies, and encouragement (to hope the money helps), by explaining that they had a feeling that they should give "this" (money) to me...while I stood (and looked through my hiking gear); 1 Local (w/ a group), encountered many times before, offered groceries, after asking if I remembered them from past encounters (outside of the Einstein Bros. Bagels, where they offered me charity)...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (on my stool); 1 Shopper [on another day] offered bottled water...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my tablet PC (on my stool) in an exitway; 1 Shopper [on another day] offered monies; 1 Shopper [on another day] offered monies, also asked about my travel situation (if I had a place to stay)...while I stood near the automatic doors; 1 Shopper (w/ a group) [on another day] offered food (opened containers of peanut butter and jam)...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my tablet PC (on my stool); 1 Shopper [on another day] offered water (from the in-store Cafe) (if wanted), help (if needed), and Shelter information/suggestions (about a Care House in Ogden), also asked about "my travel situation & story" (if I had any Family? where from?)...while I sat (on my stool); 1 Shopper offered water...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet; 1 Shopper (who held a Baby) (w/ a Child) [on another day] offered a gift card, and 'to pay for groceries' (including bottled water), after asking if I needed anything, before asking for my name; 1 Shopper (w/ a Child) [on another day] offered 'to pay for my groceries,' before asking for my name, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from)
*Outside of Noodles & Company [Fast Casual Dining Restaurant Chain] that shares a Strip Mall with Cafe Zupas [Gourmet "Soups, Salads, & Sandwiches" Restaurant]: 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered food ('Mac & Cheese' bowl)...soon after I finished off food (purchased earlier) (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer [in a vehicle w/ a Child] [on another day] offered food (that sadly contained meat) (if wanted)...while I stood alongside the Restaurant; 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, before saying, "Happy 4th [of July]!"...after I finished off food (purchased earlier); 1 Cafe Zupas Customer (w/ a companion) [on another day] offered food (leftovers from a meal from the nearby Cafe Zupas) (if wanted)...while I prepared to leave the area; 1 [on another day] offered 'to pay for food' (bowl of noodles)...while I stood at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered 'to pay for food & water,' and a care package (e.g., chewing gum, bubble gum lollipops, bottled water, disinfecting wipes, toilet paper rolls, utensils, and trash bags), after asking if they could [buy] me a meal; 1 ???DoorDash Delivery Driver??? [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered food (from KFC [in a large "To-Go" bag])...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle], encountered before, offered 'food & water'...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Customer [w/ Teenage Children in a vehicle] offered 'to pay for food & water/beverage' (including bottled water)...while I stood alongside the Restaurant; 1 Cafe Zupas Customer (w/ a companion) offered a dessert (chocolate dipped strawberry from Cafe Zupas), and monies...while I prepared to jot down some notes w/ my writing pad; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered bottled water, and monies...while I prepared to leave the area; 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [on another day] offered food (that sadly contained meat... :( )...while I stood at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for food,' also asked about "my travel situation & story" (if I was traveling? where from? if I was local to Layton? where to?), before asking about my necklace ("Messianic Star of David Cross" pendant)...while I sat at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 [ANONYMOUS] (Customer) offered food (bowl of noodles)...then a Worker (encountered earlier) informed me of the charitable donation, while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my tablet PC (w/ a beverage); 1 Customer [on another day] offered monies...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet; 1 Worker (who took down the table umbrellas), encountered many times before, offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' after "mentioning that they hadn't seen me in a while" and "asking about my well-being"...while I prepared to read my Bible; 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies (to pay for something to eat), after asking if I was hungry, before mentioning that it was just so hot (yet they saw me in a coat)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food & water,' after asking if they could buy me a meal...while I sat (and dozed off); 1 [who wore a cross pendant necklace] [w/ a vehicle] offered monies...while I stood (w/ a beverage) at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 [ANONYMOUS] [on another day] offered 'food & water' (banana, and bottled water)...then I found the charitable donation near my luggage cart, after I exited the Restaurant (w/ a beverage [purchased earlier]); 1 [ANONYMOUS] (Cafe Zupas Customer) [on another day] offered food (meat sandwich from Cafe Zupas), and encouragement (written on a note)...then I found the charitable donation on an Outdoor Dining table (where I placed down my hiking gear), after I exited the Restaurant (w/ an order); 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] [on another day] offered food (meaty bowl of noodles) (if wanted), by asking if I was hungry...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered bottled water, and a gift card...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Youth (w/ another Youth [on a bicycle]) [on a bicycle] offered a beverage (can of soda), after asking about "my travel situation & story" (if I was homeless); 1 (who spoke heavy Spanish) offered pizza (meaty pizza pie from Papa John's), by using a cellphone language translator app to indicate that they were giving the pizza to me...while I sat (w/ bottled water) (and used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet) at an Outdoor Dining table
*Potbelly [Sandwich Chain]: 1 Worker, encountered many times before, offered FREE 'food & beverage' ('my ordered food,' and a drink cup)
*Outside of Einstein Bros. Bagels [Bagel and Coffee Chain]: 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food' (bagel), before saying, "Here you go sister!"...while I sat (on my hiking backpack) on one side of the Bagel Shop (in the shade); 1 Customer (w/ a group) [w/ a vehicle] offered 'to pay for food & water' (including bottled water); 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered food (bagel)...after I placed down my hiking gear alongside the Bagel Shop; 1 Customer offered food (bagel); 1 Customer [w/ a walking cane] offered food (bagels w/ a shmear [in a "To-Go" bag]) (if wanted)...while I stood (and used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet) in the Outdoor Dining Area
*Outside of Barnes & Noble [Bookstore Chain]: 1 Customer offered water/beverage (bottled water, and a bottle of orange juice)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack) (near a sidewalk curb); 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a pickup truck] offered bottled water; 1 Customer [on another day] offered a flower; 1 [in a vehicle] offered help (if needed)...while I sat (and dozed off); 1 Customer [who wore many tattoos] (w/ another Customer) [on another day] offered food (sliced cake from the in-store Cafe)...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (on my hiking backpack) (near a sidewalk curb); 1 Customer [who wore a Detroit promotional t-shirt] [w/ a vehicle that displayed a Nevada license plate] offered bottled water (later that afternoon), and monies, before saying, "God bless you!"...while I stood alongside the Bookstore; 1 Customer offered 'to pay for water/beverage' (bottled water), before asking for my name...while I prepared to leave the area; 1 [on another day] offered coins ('spare change'), by saying, "Hey, I just want to give this [money] to you."...while I used my tablet PC (on my stool) alongside the Bookstore; 1 Customer [on another day] offered money...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (w/ beverages) (on my hiking backpack) (near a sidewalk curb); 1 Customer (w/ a companion) [on another day] offered monies (if wanted)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer [who wore a US Foods t-shirt] [on another day] offered bottled water (remaining bottled water in an opened bottle); 1 offered food (granola bars), after asking about my necklace ("Messianic Star of David Cross" pendant), also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where to? where from?); 1 offered a gift card (from Panda Express)
*Parking Lot Lane of Harris Plaza [Shopping Center] near Sonic Drive-In [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Noodles & Company Worker (Sonic "Drive-Thru" Customer) (who was off-duty [in a work uniform]) [in a pickup truck w/ a companion], encountered earlier, offered 'food & beverage,' and encouragement (to have a Happy 4th of July)
*Bus Stop on Main Street/SR-126 near Del Taco [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 UTA Bus Driver [in a transit bus] offered a bus transfer ticket
*Outside of Chick-fil-A [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered a water...after I placed down my hiking gear at an Outdoor Picnic table; 1 Customer (who was newly Baptised, and attends a Non-denominational Church) (w/ a Wife, and Children) [on another day] offered food, and 'to pay for water/beverage' (bottled water, and 'my desired beverage'), additional help (if needed), and encouragement (w/ prayer), after asking for my name, before saying, "God bless you!" also asked about "my travel situation & story" (if homeless? where from? which part of Michigan?)...soon after I placed down my hiking gear near the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 Youth (w/ Adults) offered money...while I stood (and jotted down some notes w/ my writing pad); 1 Worker [on another day] offered FREE food (fries), before explaining that I couldn't hang out (outside of the Restaurant) all day...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (w/ a beverage) at an Outdoor Picnic table; 1 Customer (who has worked as a Barber for over 20 years, and used to be homeless) [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & water/beverage,' after asking for my name, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (if I was homeless? how do I get food?)...while I prepared to eat brunch (from my own stash) near the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 Local [w/ a guitar] [on an e-bike], encountered many times before, offered musical entertainment, after asking if I could donate (by Venmo [Mobile Payment Service]) to their cause (to save the World), before explaining that they try to help the homeless (to find shelter, food, etc.)...while I finished off food (w/ water and beverage) at an Outdoor Picnic table; 1 Customer [in a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies...while I sat (on my hiking backpack) near the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 Customer offered a gift card; 1 Customer [who wore an MHC-style scrubs uniform] (w/ another Customer) [on another day] offered 'to pay for a meal,' before asking for my name...soon after I placed down my hiking gear at an Outdoor Picnic table
*Noodles & Company [Fast Casual Dining Restaurant Chain]: 1 Worker, encountered earlier, offered food (extra noodles [that sadly contained meat]) (if wanted)...while I sat (and used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet [plugged into a power outlet]) at a Dining Room table; 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & beverage'...while I stood (and monitored my mini power bank [plugged into a power outlet] through the windows); 1 Customer (w/ a Child) [w/ a pickup truck] [on another day] offered 'to pay for food'...while I spoke w/ another Customer (who asked about my necklace) as I waited for my order; 1 Customer [on another day] offered water/beverage (bottled water, and Gatorade)...while I stood (and used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet) at a Dining Room table; 1 Worker, encountered before, offered FREE desserts (end-of-day rice crispy treats)...while I stood (and used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet [plugged into a power outlet]); 1 Worker, encountered before, [on another day] offered food (extra meaty bowl of noodles) (if wanted)...while I stood inside the Dining Room (to stay cool); 1 Customer [on another day] offered monies...while I cleaned my teeth w/ a toothpick near a Dining Room table (after rainfall outside)
*Burlington [Discount Department Store Retailer]: 1 Store Associate (w/ a Co-worker [encountered many times before]) offered food (if wanted)...soon after I walked away from the Checkout Area (w/ a grocery item [purchased earlier])
*Outside of Jamba Juice ["Juice & Smoothie" Chain] adjacent to RadioShack [Electronics Store] and ZAGG [Mobile Tech Accessories Manufacturer & Retailer] near Panda Express [Asian Gourmet Restaurant Chain]: 1 Worker offered a water...while I stood (and attempted to connect to WiFi w/ my Android tablet) at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for a smoothie'...while I used my Android tablet near the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 Customer offered 'food & water' (including bottled water)...while I sat (w/ a beverage) (and used FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet) at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) offered 'to pay for a smoothie'...while I stood (and used FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet); 1 RadioShack Customer [w/ a companion in a pickup truck that displayed a Handicap Parking Permit hanger on the rear-view mirror] offered monies, after asking about my travel situation...while I stood (w/ a smoothie); 1 Panda Express Customer (w/ another Customer) [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered bottled water, before commenting about the hotness of the weather...while I stood near an Outdoor Dining table; 1 ZAGG Customer [on another day] offered 'food & water' (candy, and bottled water from ZAGG); 1 Passerby [on another day] offered monies, and encouragement (???that God loves me???)
*Parking Lot of Burlington [Discount Department Store Retailer]: 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered money...while I walked across the parking lot
*Bus Stop on Antelope Drive near Jimmy John's [Gourmet Sandwich Restaurant Chain]: 1 UTA Bus Driver [in a transit bus] offered a discount
*Outside of a Vacant Strip Mall Space (a former location of American Freight [American Retail Furniture Chain], and future location of Spirit Halloween [Seasonal Costume Store]): 1 [w/ a vehicle] offered food (chicken) (if wanted), and additional help (w/ money, if wanted)...while I rested inside my pitched tent alongside the vacant space; 1 Local Worker [in a street sweeper truck] [on another day] offered food (chicken) (if wanted)
*Outside of Crispy Cones [Ice Cream Shop]: 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [w/ a vehicle] offered 'to pay for an ice cream cone'...while I sat at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Worker [on another day] offered bottled water...after I placed down my hiking gear in the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 Customer (w/ a Child) [w/ a pickup truck] offered monies...while I stood (w/ my hiking backpack) at an Outdoor Dining table
*Corner of 700 West & Antelope Drive: 1 Local [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered monies, by saying, "We want to help you! (Then, they placed money in my hand, and shook it w/ both of their hands.) Good luck on everything! Hope everything goes well for you!"...while I waited to cross the street at a traffic light
*Antelope Drive towards a Bus Stop: 1 [w/ a pickup truck that displayed a company decal] offered a beverage (smoothie from the nearby Jamba Juice), after mentioning that they saw me walk past the Jamba Juice...while I waited (under the shade of a tree) for the next bus near a Bus Stop
*Kohl's [Department Store Chain]: 1 Shopper offered monies (to pay for a burger), after asking how they could help, before saying, "Good luck!"...while I used the Ladies restroom; 1 [ANONYMOUS] (Shopper) [on another day] offered monies...then I found the money tucked under a strap of my hiking backpack (on a bench) in an entryway; 1 Store Associate [on another day] offered bottled water, after asking about my hiking gear, before commenting about the hotness of the weather (outside)...while I prepared to leave an entryway
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***************REVERSE ALTRUISM:***************
*Target [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 ???Security Manager???, encountered before, issued a verbal trespass (for 1 year), before warning that if I'd return they would call the Police...while I stood in an exitway
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*Barnes & Noble [Bookstore Chain]: 1 Customer offered monies, after asking about my hiking gear outside...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (plugged into a power outlet) in the entryway
*Parking Lot of a Shopping Area past Jamba Juice ["Juice & Smoothie" Chain]: 1 Jamba Juice Worker [in a work uniform] offered water, after mentioning that they had seen me for the past couple of days...while I walked across the parking lot
*Moe's Southwest Grill [Mexican Restaurant Chain]: 1 Customer (w/ a Wife) [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, and 'to pay for food & beverage,' after asking for my name, before stating that they liked my necklace ("Messianic Star of David Cross" pendant), also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where to)
*MOD Pizza [Fast Casual Pizza Restaurant Chain]: 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [w/ a vehicle] offered monies (if needed)...while I sat (w/ a beverage) at a Dining Room table
*Parking Lot of Harris Plaza [Shopping Center] near Cafe Zupas [Gourmet "Soups, Salads, & Sandwiches" Restaurant]: 1 [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, after asking if they could give me "that" (some money); 1 [in a vehicle w/ a companion] [on another day] offered bottled water...while I walked across the parking lot
*Outside of RadioShack [Electronics Store] near Panda Express [Asian Gourmet Restaurant Chain]: 1 Panda Express "Drive-Thru" Customer offered food (meaty food from Panda Express, and carton of Pepperidge Farm Goldfish crackers) (if wanted), after asking about my travel situation (if I was homeless)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack) on one side of the Electronics Store
*Bus Stop on Antelope Drive near Carl's Jr. [Hardee's affiliated Fast-Food Chain]: 1 [w/ a vehicle] offered food (chicken sandwich from Chick-fil-A) (if wanted)...while I waited for a bus
*Faye's Laundry & Dry Cleaning: 1 Customer [w/ a pickup truck] offered a ride...while I used the Laundromat (as it rained outside)
*Wingstop [Chicken Wings Restaurant Chain]: 2 Workers (each) offered FREE 'food & water/beverage' ("food and bottled water" [from the 1st Worker], and "drink cup" [from the 2nd Worker])...soon after I exited the Ladies restroom
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*Layton Hills Mall [Shopping Mall]: 1 Local Police Officer (w/ backup) issued me a "Trespass Notice" (1 year ban)
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*AMC Loews Layton Hills 9 [Movie Theater]: 1 Worker offered cups, and paper towels...while I used the Ladies restroom
-SOUTH JORDAN, UT-
*R&R Barbeque Restaurant: 1 Worker (w/ a Co-worker) offered FREE water/beverage (bottled water, and a drink cup)...after I asked about the soda flavors at the Self-Service Soda Fountain Machine
-AMERICAN FORK, UT-
*State Street/US-89 (U.S. Highway 89) past 900 West: 1 [in a vehicle w/ a companion] offered a care package (e.g., granola bars, crackers, cookies, chewing gum, bottled water, nasal spray, pocket size facial tissue, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, first aid kit, hand sanitizer, and lip balm)...while I walked to the nearby Bus Stop
-OREM, UT-
*UTA Bus on State Street/US-89: 1 Rider [in a transit bus] offered a transfer ticket...while I rode the bus
-BOUNTIFUL, UT-
*Outside of Exxon/Common Cents [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Customer [in a pickup truck] offered monies...while I sipped water (on my hiking backpack) (near a sidewalk curb)
*Parking Lot Lane of Gateway Crossing Shopping Center near Costco [Large Retail Wholesale Warehouse Chain]: 1 [in a vehicle] offered monies, and encouragement...while I walked across the parking lot
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*AUGUST*
In August, the locals of Layton, Salt Lake City, and American Fork offered me food, liquid refreshment, monies, gift card(s), coupon card(s), coupons, ticket(s) (bus transfer), grocer(ies), Religious book(s), suitcase(s), sock(s), spray(s), insect repellent, trinket(s), laundry service, ride(s), help, Religious Fellowship information/suggestions, and encouragement. *End result: food, new markers (writing utensils), a new Android tablet PC, replacement luggage cart, more bandages, more hand wipes, fabric spray, more shoe insoles, more socks, more laundry detergent pods, more laundry detergent, more disposable gloves, and new tarp
-LAYTON, UT-
*Parking Lot Lane of Harris Plaza [Shopping Center] near Cafe Rio [Mexican Grill Restaurant]: 1 [in a vehicle] offered monies
*Outside of Jamba Juice ["Juice & Smoothie" Chain] adjacent to RadioShack [Electronics Store]: 1 Customer (w/ a large group) offered monies, and encouragement (to have good luck), also asked about my travel situation (where I was going? how I would stay cool in the hot weather?)...I was approached, soon after I walked towards a spot near an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, and 'to pay for food & beverage' (from Jamba Juice, Carl's Jr., or Panda Express), after asking for my name...while I sat (on my stool); 1 Customer offered coins ('spare change')...while I sat (w/ a smoothie); 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered food (pretzel)...while I sat (on my stool); 1 Customer [w/ a group in a van] offered 'to pay for a smoothie,' also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from); 1 [on a scooter] offered monies, by mentioning that the money was all the cash they had...while I stood alongside the Smoothie Shop; 1 [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & beverage'...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet in the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 Worker offered water; 1 Customer (w/ a Youth [wearing a Girls Soccer Team uniform]) [w/ a pickup truck] offered 'to pay for a smoothie,' after explaining that they had a BOGO deal; 1 Customer (w/ a group) [w/ a dog (Canine) in a vehicle] [on another day] offered a gift card (from Maverik Gas Station), and 'to pay for a smoothie,' also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from)...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my tablet PC at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Customer [on another day] offered monies, and encouragement (w/ prayer), after explaining that God put it on their heart to offer me money...while I stood (wearing my hiking backpack) (near the Outdoor Dining Area); 1 Customer (w/ a companion, and tiny dog [Canine] [on a leash]) [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, 'to pay for a smoothie,' and a trinket (plastic angel figurine)...while I stood (near the Outdoor Dining Area); 1 [w/ a van] offered food (leftovers from Cafe Zupas) (if wanted)...while I sat (w/ a smoothie) at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Customer (w/ a group [carrying box lunches]) offered food (box lunch from an unknown source); 1 Customer [who wore a local Fire Department uniform] [w/ a Fire Department Utility Truck] [on another day] offered 'to pay for a smoothie'...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my tablet PC; 1 Local, encountered before, offered 'to pay for food/beverage'...while I reorganized my hiking gear on my luggage cart; 1 Local Worker [who wore a work uniform] (w/ another Customer) [on another day] offered 'to pay for a smoothie'...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my tablet PC at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Customer [who wore military fatigues] (w/ a Child) [on another day] offered bottled water; 1 Customer offered monies, also asked about my travel story (what's your story? are you backpacking?)...while I sat (w/ bottled water, and a smoothie [purchased earlier]); 1 RadioShack Customer (w/ another Customer) [w/ a pickup truck] offered monies...while I stood (w/ bottled water); 1 Customer (w/ Children [wearing Youth Soccer uniforms]) [w/ a van] [on another day] offered 'to pay for a smoothie' (that 1 of their Children [in parentheses] passed to me)...while I sat at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Cafe Rio Worker (who was off-duty [in work attire]) offered food (from Cafe Rio) (if wanted), and 'to pay for food & beverage'; 1 [on another day] offered monies, by saying, "This is all I have [on me]!"...while I stood near an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Customer offered monies, 'to pay for a smoothie,' and encouragement; 1 Customer offered monies; 1 Customer (w/ a group) offered monies (to go get something to eat); 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) offered 'to pay for a smoothie,' and encouragement (that I'm beautiful), before asking if I was alright; 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for a smoothie'...while I stood (and used FREE WiFi w/ my new Android tablet); 1 [in a pickup truck] [on another day] offered monies...while I prepared to leave the area; 1 Customer (who is a member of a Christian Fellowship) [on another day] offered 'to pay for food' (bowl), and Religious Fellowship information/suggestions (about a local Christian Fellowship, where they serve dinner), after asking for my name, before pointing out my "'Cross of Christ' armband" and "'Messianic Star of David Cross' necklace pendant"...while I stood (and used FREE WiFi w/ my new Android tablet) near an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Customer [w/ their Father in a vehicle] offered 'to pay for a smoothie' (courtesy of their Father)...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my tablet PC at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 [in a vehicle w/ a Youth] [on another day] offered monies (to buy me a drink [smoothie])...while I stood (and used FREE WiFi w/ my tablet PC); 1 Local [in a vehicle w/ a companion] [on another day] offered monies...while I stood (near an Outdoor Dining table); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered insect repellent (stick)...while I stood (and used FREE WiFi w/ my new Android tablet) near an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Worker, encountered many times before, [on another day] offered a FREE smoothie ('my desired smoothie')...while I finished off food (from Cafe Rio) at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 offered monies, also asked about my travel situation (if I had a place to stay? if I needed any help?)...while I sat (w/ a smoothie) (and used FREE WiFi w/ my new Android tablet)
*Outside of Noodles & Company [Fast Casual Dining Restaurant Chain] that shares a Strip Mall with Cafe Zupas [Gourmet "Soups, Salads, & Sandwiches" Restaurant]: 1 Customer offered monies (to go get something to eat)...soon after I placed down my hiking gear at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Worker (who took down the table umbrellas), encountered many times before, offered 'to pay for food/water' (bottled water) (before closing)...while I prepared to leave the area; 1 Customer [on another day] offered monies, after asking if I was OK...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (on my hiking backpack); 1 [w/ a pickup truck] [on another day] offered monies, by asking if they could give me a little help...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food & beverage'; 1 Customer [w/ a companion, and tiny dog (Canine) in a vehicle] offered monies...while I stood (w/ a beverage); 1 Cafe Zupas Customer [on another day] offered monies, by saying, "I didn't know if you need help or anything. Here's $$$ dollars!"...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered coins ('spare change'); 1 Customer [who wore a U.S. Marines promotional t-shirt] offered 'to pay for food & beverage'; 1 Cafe Zupas Customer offered a dessert (cookie from Cafe Zupas)...while the aforementioned Customer spoke w/ me; 1 Customer (w/ a large group of Children) offered monies...while I finished off food (w/ a dessert, and beverage); 1 [w/ a vehicle that displayed a Florida license plate] offered monies, by asking, "Are you doing alright? (Then, they handed me money.) God bless you!"; 1 [on another day] offered monies...while I ate food (w/ water) (purchased earlier) at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Customer [who wore a Bible Study promotional t-shirt] (who attends a Non-denominational Church) (w/ another Customer) [on another day] offered monies, and 'to pay for bottled water,' after asking if I needed anything, before asking for my name...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my new Android tablet (on my hiking backpack)
*Faye's Laundry & Dry Cleaning: 1 Customer offered 'to pay for my laundry service' (wash and dry)
*Outside of Barnes & Noble [Bookstore Chain]: 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered money...while I sat (on my hiking backpack) (near a sidewalk curb); 1 Customer offered food, and monies, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where to? where from?)...while I sat (and dozed off); 1 Customer [on another day] offered bottled water...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer (w/ a companion), encountered before, offered monies, after mentioning that they've seen me before, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where I stay)...while I sat (w/ bottled water); 1 Customer offered bottled water...while I stood (and used the FREE WiFi w/ my new Android tablet); 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [on another day] offered monies...while I ate brunch (from my own stash); 1 Customer offered food (breakfast sandwich from the in-store Cafe)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer offered monies (to get [myself] something to eat); 1 Customer [who wore a cross pendant necklace] (w/ another Customer) [w/ a pickup truck that displayed an Ichthys (Jesus Fish) symbol] offered monies (to get something to drink); 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) offered a spray (from their portable mist fan) (if wanted); 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food & beverage' (from the in-store Cafe), after asking if they could share a coupon deal (from Carl's Jr.), before asking for my name; 1 [in a vehicle w/ a companion] offered monies, by asking, "Are you accepting donations?"; 1 Customer offered monies...while I jotted down some notes w/ my writing pad; 1 [in a vehicle w/ a companion] offered food (chicken gyro/pita [in a "To-Go" box] from an unknown source)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 2 Customers offered help (if needed)...while I stood (and prayed); 1 [who wore many tattoos] [in a vehicle w/ a companion] offered monies...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [on another day] offered bottled water (remaining water in an opened bottled water)...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my new Android tablet; 1 [who wore workout clothes] [w/ a vehicle that displayed an Idaho license plate] offered socks (from their Dentist office) (if wanted), after explaining that nobody wanted the socks; 1 Customer (w/ a Child) offered monies...while I sat (and dozed off); 1 [in a vehicle] [on another day] offered food (if wanted)...while I stood (near a sidewalk curb)
*Parking Lot of a Shopping Area towards Famous Footwear [Shoe Store Chain]: 1 Local [in a vehicle], encountered before, offered bottled water, after asking if I needed anything...while I walked away from the nearby Barnes & Noble
*Wingstop [Chicken Wings Restaurant Chain]: 1 Worker, encountered before, offered FREE 'food & water' ('my ordered dessert,' and bottled water)
*Outside of Crispy Cones [Ice Cream Shop]: 1 Child [w/ a group in a vehicle] offered monies...while I sat (on my stool) in the Outdoor Dining Area
*Noodles & Company [Fast Casual Dining Restaurant Chain]: 1 Worker, encountered before, offered a FREE dessert (end-of-day rice crispy treat) (w/ my ordered beverage) (before tossing away the old desserts)
*Chick-fil-A [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Worker (w/ a Manager), encountered many times before, offered a FREE dessert (courtesy of the Manager)...soon after they handed me my order; 1 Worker (???Manager???) [on another day] offered FREE food (breakfast sandwich) (if wanted) (w/ my order)
*Jamba Juice ["Juice & Smoothie" Chain]: 1 Worker offered bottled water...while I waited for a cup of water (that another Worker offered as charity); 1 Worker, encountered many times before, [on another day] offered FREE 'food & water' ('my ordered food,' and cup of water [if wanted])
*Outside of Einstein Bros. Bagels [Bagel and Coffee Chain] near Taco Bell [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' by asking if they could buy me lunch...after I placed down my hiking gear; 1 Customer offered monies, after asking if I needed anything...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer offered 'to pay for a water/beverage' (bottled beverage); 1 Child (w/ an Adult) [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered food...while I sat (on my hiking backpack) (and monitored my portable fan recharge w/ a solar panel under the Sun [near a sidewalk curb]); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, by asking if I needed any help...while I sat (w/ food); 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle that displayed an Oregon license plate] offered 'food & water' (including bottled water)...while I stood (and jotted down some notes w/ my writing pad); 1 Worker (who was off-duty [in a work attire]), encountered many times before, offered bagels (end-of-day bagels [in a Catering box]), before asking about my necklace ("Messianic Star of David Cross" pendant), also asked about my travel situation...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my tablet PC (on my hiking backpack); 1 [on another day] offered a doughnut (from a large Krispy Kreme doughnut box)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 2 Customers (who are Baptists, and attended Baylor University in Texas) (1 of the 2 Customers visited Israel) [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, after mentioning that they saw me taking down some notes (w/ a writing pad) from inside the Bagel Shop, before asking for my name, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from? if I was traveling? if I traveled throughout the Country? where to?); 1 Customer (who has a Husband that went on an LDS Mission) offered money, coins ('spare change'), a gift card (from Cafe Rio), coupon card (from Culvers), coupon (from Menchie's), 'to pay for food & water/beverage,' suitcase (if needed), and additional help (if needed), also asked about "my travel situation & story" (if I was traveling? where I've traveled? if I had a place to stay?); 1 Customer (w/ a large group) offered monies, before commenting about my hiking backpack), also asked about my travel situation...while I stood (w/ "food and water/beverage"); 1 Customer offered monies...while I finished off food (bagels) (w/ a beverage); 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food'...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer [who wore a Utah State University Blue Aggies Coaching Staff outfit] (w/ a large group of Soccer players [in uniforms]) [on another day] offered food (meat bagel), after asking if I wanted some food...while I stood (and used the FREE WiFi w/ my tablet PC); 1 Child (w/ an Adult, and group of Children) offered monies; 1 Worker, encountered before, offered food (meaty breakfast sandwich [if wanted], and muffin); 1 offered monies...after I moved my hiking gear closer to the main entry doors (to get overhead protection from rainfall); 1 [who wore a cross pendant necklace] [w/ a pickup truck] offered a beverage (bottle of soda)...while I sat (w/ a beverage [purchased earlier]) (on my hiking backpack); 1 [on another day] offered pizza (meat pizza pie from an unknown source) (if wanted)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 (w/ a companion) offered food (meat taco from the nearby Taco Bell) (if wanted)...just before I walked away from the Bagel Shop; 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [on another day] offered a dessert (muffin)...while I finished off brunch (purchased earlier) (on my hiking backpack) on one side of the Bagel Shop; 1 Customer offered monies, before asking for my name, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (if traveling? where from? where to?)...while I prepared to toss away trash into a trash can nearby; 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) offered food (bagels [in a "To-Go" bag]), and 'to pay for a beverage'...while I sat (on my hiking backpack) alongside the Bagel Shop; 1 Worker, encountered many times before, offered water...while I sipped a beverage; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered food (bagel)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack) on one side of the Bagel Shop; 2 Customers (each) [w/ a vehicle] offered bottled water (from the 2nd Customer), and monies (from the 1st Customer); 1 Customer (Local Worker) [w/ a group in a work pickup truck] offered monies (to buy me a cup of coffee); 1 offered monies, by asking, "Howdy, can I give you some cash?"...while I prepared to eat brunch; 1 Customer offered monies...while I moved my hiking gear to another area alongside the Bagel Shop; 1 Taco Bell Customer [in a vehicle (that displayed a Handicap Parking Permit hanger on the rear-view mirror) w/ a companion] [on another day] offered food (from the nearby Taco Bell) (if wanted)...while I sipped a beverage (purchased earlier) (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer offered monies...while I sat (and used the FREE WiFi w/ my new Android tablet); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered 'to pay for food/beverage,' and a ride (if needed)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Passerby offered monies...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my new Android tablet
*Outside of Moe's Southwest Grill [Mexican Restaurant Chain]: 1 Worker, encountered earlier, offered coins ('spare change')...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (on my hiking backpack)
*Parking Lot of Harris Plaza [Shopping Center] towards Jersey Mike's Subs [Sandwich Chain] near Five Guys Burgers and Fries [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Five Guys Customer [who wore a local Car Dealership work top] offered food (from Five Guys) (if wanted), and 'to pay for food' (sub sandwich from Jersey Mike's Subs)...while I walked to Jersey Mike's Subs
*Jersey Mike's Subs [Sandwich Chain]: 1 Worker offered a FREE cookie (w/ my order); 1 Worker (w/ Co-workers) [on another day] offered food (meat sub sandwich) (if wanted)...soon after I entered the Sandwich Shop; 1 Worker offered a FREE dessert ('my ordered cookie')
*Bus Stop on Main Street/SR-126 near Pace's Drive-In [Fast-Food Restaurant]: 1 Rider [w/ a bicycle] offered a bus transfer ticket...while I boarded a bus
*Outside of Culver's [Fast Casual Dining Chain]: 1 (w/ a Customer) [w/ a vehicle] offered an umbrella (if needed)...while I stood in the Outdoor Dining Area (after finishing off food [purchased earlier]); 1 Customer [on another day] offered a gift card...while I ate food (from my own stash) (and used the FREE WiFi w/ my new Android tablet) at an Outdoor Dining table; 2 Customers offered 'to pay for food,' before asking for my name, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from? any Family? any Siblings? how old? did I play Collegiate Sports? where from in Michigan? do I hike? do I camp? where do I go in Utah?), after the 2nd Customer mentioned that they've seen me for years...while I packed away my new Android tablet
*Outside of Del Taco [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Customer (???Homeless Person???) (w/ a companion) offered dessert (pack of Mexican brand cookies), and encouragement (to sit w/ them inside the Dining Room), also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from? how long in Layton? where I stay? if I used Social Services?)...while I finished off food (purchased earlier) (on my hiking backpack)
*Einstein Bros. Bagels [Bagel and Coffee Chain]: 1 Worker (w/ Co-workers), encountered many times before, offered food (bagel w/ seasonal spread) (w/ my order); 1 Customer (who stood ahead of me in the order line) [on another day] offered 'to pay for my order of food & beverage'; 2 Workers (each) [on more than 1 occasion] offered FREE coffee (w/ my order); 1 Worker (w/ a Co-worker), encountered before, [on another day] offered additional food (w/ my order)
*Parking Lot Lane of a Shopping Area towards Walmart [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 [in a vehicle] offered monies
*Outside of Chick-fil-A [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer offered a dessert...while I stood (and prayed) on one side of the Restaurant; 2 [w/ a vehicle] offered monies (to go get something to eat)...while I stood in the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer [on another day] offered monies, and encouragement (e.g., "that they were glad to see me again"); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, by asking if I was hungry
*Outside of WinCo Foods [Supermarket Chain]: 1 [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, and encouragement (to be blessed by God)...while I played a game (Solitaire) w/ my new Android tablet (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] [on another day] offered a beverage (can of soda [that sadly contained HFCS-HIGH-FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP]) (if wanted)...just before I tossed away trash into a trash can nearby
*Outside of a Vacant Strip Mall Space (a former location of Ashley Furniture [Furniture Store]): 1 [ANONYMOUS] offered groceries (from an unknown source [in a grocery bag]) (w/ written contact information, and a message [that they've seen my tent around and thought that I might be hungry])...then I found the charitable donation behind my tent, after I exited my pitched tent just outside of the vacant space (after camping overnight); 1 [w/ a companion in a vehicle that displayed a Handicap Parking Permit hanger on the rear-view mirror] [on another day] offered groceries...while I packed away my pitched tent
*Outside of Popeyes [Fast-Food Chain] near Moe's Southwest Grill [Mexican Restaurant Chain]: 1 [in a vehicle] offered 'to pay for a meal' (from the nearby Moe's), by asking if they could buy me lunch, also asked about my travel situation...while I stood (w/ a beverage) (and monitored my new Android tablet [plugged into a power outlet] through the windows) (near a sidewalk curb)
*Moe's Southwest Grill [Mexican Restaurant Chain]: 1 Customer (who stood ahead of me in the order line) offered a gift card, and 'to pay for my ordered meal' (that another Customer already offered 'to pay for')
*Outside of Dutch Bros. Coffee [Drive-Through Coffeehouse Chain]: 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food/beverage'...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my new Android tablet
*Soda Crazy - Italian Ice & Ice Cream [Dessert Shop]: 1 Worker offered 'to pay for my ordered ice cream'
*Parking Lot Lane of a Shopping Area near Jimmy John's [Gourmet Sandwich Restaurant Chain]: 1 [in a vehicle (that displayed a temporary license plate) w/ a companion] offered a beverage (from Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers) (if wanted)...while I walked to a nearby Bus Stop
*Bus Stop on Main Street/SR-126 near Faye's Laundry & Dry Cleaning: 1 UTA Bus Driver [in a transit bus], encountered before, offered a bus transfer ticket...soon after I exited a bus
*Outside of Hampton Inn [Hotel]: 1 Guest [w/ a vehicle that displayed a California license plate] offered monies (to pay for lunch)...soon after I exited a side door
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*WinCo Foods [Supermarket Chain]: 1 ???Manager??? (w/ Co-workers) issued a verbal trespass (for 1 year)...while I used the Ladies restroom
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*Bus Stop on Fort Lane near Potbelly [Sandwich Chain]: 1 Local offered 'food & beverage' (???from 7-Eleven???)...while I waited for a bus
*Bus Stop on Antelope Drive near Jimmy John's [Gourmet Sandwich Restaurant Chain]: 1 UTA Bus Driver [in a transit bus], encountered many times before, offered a bus transfer ticket, after greeting me, "Shalom!"...after I entered a bus
*Bus Stop on 700 West near AMC Loews Layton Hills 9 [Movie Theater]: 1 UTA Bus Driver [in a transit bus] offered a bus transfer ticket
*Bus Stop on Main Street/SR-126 near Del Taco [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Rider [in a transit bus] offered food (popcorn [in a large brown paper bag] from a Movie Theater), and a book (NIV Bible)...while I prepared to exit a bus
-SALT LAKE CITY, UT-
*UTA FrontRunner [Commuter Rail Train]: 1 Train Host [on a train] offered bottled water...while I rode a rail car
-AMERICAN FORK, UT-
*Walmart [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 Shopper offered 'to pay for my groceries,' and encouragement (???to have a good day???)...soon after I scanned my groceries at a Self-Checkout machine
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*ALMSDEEDS*
MORE DONATIONS:
+ I donated a book to a National Charity drop box in a Walmart parking lot in Layton.
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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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