McDonald's Refused This Thirsty Homeless Woman Water So This Guy Did Something Awesome

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There's an unspoken rule every restaurant follows: if a person asks for a cup of free water, then you give it to them. Sure, you're allowed to refuse the right of service to anyone, but, ever since the Romans, it was understood that water is a universal basic human right.

And while the scumbag CEO of Nestle seems to beg the differ, you'd be hard-pressed to find a human being with a shred of love in their heart that would argue having access to drinking water is something that should be considered to luxury.

Which is why this man was utterly heartbroken when he saw a homeless being denied a simple cup of water at his local McDonald's.

Jonathon Pengelly hit up Mickey D's after a night of drinking, as one typically does,right? From the looks of his FB page, he seems to have a sense of humor.

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But his page also indicates that the man's got a big heart as well.

Pengelly watched as McDonald's employees turned away a homeless woman who was asking for a cup of water. And he was outraged.

"I don't know what was going through their mind but a lady, clearly homeless was asking for a basic human right; and for a multi billion pound company, for them to say no is disgusting!"

He was reduced to tears at the inhumanity he witnessed and was disgusted that the homeless woman, Polly, was refused a basic human right.

So he invited Polly, along with her friend back to his house, let them use his bathroom to clean up, fed them and gave them some food for the road.

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He detailed the entire night in this stirring Facebook post. The act left him extremely emotional, as the gratitude exhibited by Polly and her friend left Jonathon humbled.

Read his Facebook Post Below:

Well, my night took an unexpected turn! So I finished my night out, ended up in the dreaded McDonald's queue. I couldn't help but notice the lady in front me, all she asked for was a cup of hot water.

The member of staff told her no. I don't know what was going through their mind but a lady, clearly homeless was asking for a basic human right; and for a multi billion pound company, for them to say no is disgusting!

My heart was shattered! So I spoke to her and told her to order what she wanted, expecting her to order everything. I was so shocked. She asked for a single cheese burger and that was it. We bought as much as we could carry so I knew she wasn't going to be hungry.

I couldn't just leave this lady go, she was so warming and so lovely. So I sat with her, on the cold hard floor, in the middle of winter and you know what I did? I cried my eyes out.

You know if people of Cardiff walked passed them and didn't do anything because, financially, they weren't in the position, I would understand. But people walked passed and laughed at them. I don't care who you are, If this was you; and you're reading this I hate you!

When I got to speak to them I was genuinely shocked at their story and how educated they were! So full of life and enthusiasm and they literally have nothing!

I invited polly and her mate back to my house and we all cooked enough food to feed them and their friends for the next few nights. We boxed them up and packed them in their bags.

Polly and her mate have had showers, brushed their teeth and they both said they have ever felt so appreciated in their life.

I'm no saint, but this small act of kindness cost me about £20. I know 90% of people reading this will earn about 10 times that a day.

It costs nothing to be kind, and I genuinely hope people share this to raise awareness of homelessness throughout the UK!

Me and polly have chatted on the phone and I've promised her that she will never go hungry or cold again! I've given her blankets, pillows and a back pack full of food.

If you see someone on the streets, don't look down on them like they're nothing. You don't know what they've been though! spare a little thought!

I don't cate if I look like shit cause I'm crying!

Polly, you've changed me! ❤ï¸Ââ¤ï¸Ââ¤ï¸Â

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His post is going viral and people are applauding him for his honest and simple, yet powerful gesture.

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The most incredible part? This beautiful act of kindness was done by someone who really loves taking shirtless mirror selfies!

It just goes to show that you can't judge a book by its cover!