Overheard at a grocery store checkout in Roseville MN this morning.

customer: I have $82 left on my SNAP benefits, can you charge that first.

clerk: your remaining balance is $52.18

customer pays

clerk: thank you for your donation to Harvest Food Bank.

customer: I figure there are a lot of people out there, especially now, who are far worse off than me. I may not have much, but it’s something that will help someone else.

clerk: we put together these nice little bags for the food shelf, and I want you to know that your donation really matters.

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It is so common that those who have the least are the ones who often donate with the biggest hearts.

Everyone in Minnesota is stepping up in whatever ways they can.