Ashley Jiron, owner of P.B. Jams in Warr Acres, Oklahoma, noticed that someone had been looking for food in the bins behind her restaurant and decided try and get in contact with them.
She taped a sign to her diner window appealing to the person to come forward, so that she could give them a proper meal - free of charge.
'Please come in during operating hours for a classic Pb&j [peanut butter and jam sandwich], fresh veggies, and a cup of water at no charge. No questions asked.'
A customer called Greg King noticed the message and posted a picture of it on his Instagram page with the hashtag #thatswhatlovelookslike - within a couple of days it had been shared thousands of times on social media.
She said: 'Last week, I had noticed some bags, when I had taken out the trash, were torn open and some of the food was taken out,'
'That really, it hurt me that someone had to do that - I will not take down that sign until they come in.
'I think we've all been in that position where we needed someone's help and we just needed someone to extend that hand and if I can be that one person to extend that hand to another human being then I will definitely do it.'
Thousands of people have since taken to social media to rave about Ashley's actions.
Facebook user Lesley Jaquay wrote: 'Imagine if every restaurant did this. So much food goes to waste. Good job PB Jams! would love to donate a few meals.'
Another called Brittany Hueter wrote: 'I wish there were more business owners like you. These places that have a heart are where I like to spend my money at.'
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