A single mom in Australia was moved to tears by a stranger’s act of kindness at a Woolworths supermarket. The mom, identified only as Ree, was struggling to pay for her groceries due to the rising cost of living and personal issues. She had to put back some items that she couldn’t afford at the checkout, but the woman behind her offered to pay for them.
Embed from Getty ImagesRee told Yahoo News that she was stunned by the gesture and thanked the woman, who said she knew how it felt to not be able to afford things in the past. Ree said the kindness meant “everything” to her and helped her cope with a “truly awful situation.”
The incident highlights the financial hardship that many Australians are facing amid the pandemic and inflation. According to The Salvation Army, 93% of people who use its services are struggling to afford basic living necessities, and more than three-quarters are living below the poverty line.
The story also sparked an outpouring of support and empathy from social media users, who praised the stranger’s generosity and offered to help Ree and other single moms in need. Some also shared their own experiences of receiving or giving help at supermarkets.
Embed from Getty ImagesOne commenter wrote: “This happened to me once when I was a single mum with two kids. I will never forget that lady’s kindness and I have paid it forward many times since then.”
Another said: “This is so beautiful. I wish more people would do this kind of thing. It makes such a difference in someone’s life.”
Reference：
- Stranger’s kind act for struggling mum at Woolworths left her in tears | MSN | May, 24, 2023
- Stranger’s kind act for struggling mum at Woolworths: ‘Walked out crying’ | Yahoo News | May, 23, 2023
- Stranger’s kind act for struggling mum at Woolworths leaves her speechless | News.com.au | May, 22, 2023