when you grow up in a large family and around other unfortunates you learn early in life to pay it forward. There is always someone who needs a helping hand. You do it on spur of moment without thinking as it comes naturally.
Last week I offered a lady my coat as she was ringing a bell for S Army. Turns out she didn't need it. She had gotten warm and hers was inside the store. But there was the bucket that got money instead.