Matthew then ordered a hearty meal for the man, paying with his own debit card. He handed the man the receipt and invited him to relax.

A woman witnessing the exchange praised Matthew to the company and left a $100 tip for his kindness. Michelle Resendez expressed pride in her son, writing, “So proud to be his mom and I can pat myself on the back knowing that I’ve played a part in raising this big-hearted young man.”

The post garnered 40,000 shares and over 147,000 likes, with many praising Matthew’s kindness. One person commented, “So nice and so kind of him you raised a beautiful person.” Another wrote, “Truly an amazing story. Thanks for doing the right thing, Matt.”