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Hundreds of customers at a McDonald's in Haverhill, Massachusetts, were treated to a free meal last Wednesday, thanks to a very generous stranger.
Franchise owner David Yee and his daughter, Christine Yee, say an unknown man walked into the restaurant, handed a cashier a huge wad of cash, and said he wanted to pay for everyone's meals until the money ran out.
Between 1:30 and 5 p.m., the anonymous donor paid for 356 meals.
Christine said, "Initially my manager started using the cash to pay for meals, but then our staff decided they should call me. I was actually skeptical at first and became concerned the money might be counterfeit.” She called police and they sent someone over to confirm the cash was real.
With each prepaid meal served, customers also received a card that Christine printed up which read, "You have just received a random act of kindness. An anonymous Haverhill neighbor has paid for your McDonald’s meal today. We hope this brightened your day. If you feel compelled, pay it forward to someone in your own way.”
Inspired by the man's generosity, Christine and her father have made a donation to the Ronald McDonald House.