Restaurant's kind act for struggling Aussies
<p>As Aussies continue to adapt to the rising cost-of-living, one restaurant owner took it upon herself to give back to the "struggling" community. </p>
<p>Aleeya Hamidan the owner of Manoosh & Co in Eagle Vale, southwest of Sydney, realised that a lot of people in the community are struggling to afford food.</p>
<p>"Prices are going up in rent, and there are a lot of large families that live here as well. They don't have much spare money to go out and eat with their kids after school," she told <em>Yahoo News Australia</em>.</p>
<p>So, she decided to implement a system where customers in need can get a free meal that has been paid for by other customers. </p>
<p>The text: "Please take one if [you're] in need!! Already paid for from our beautiful customers" is written on a whiteboard, with six receipts containing various orders valued at around $10-$12 attached to it. </p>
<p>Hamidan was the first to put up an order on the board a few weeks ago to encourage other customers to do the same, and the system has grown in popularity since. </p>
<p>"One man came in a few weeks ago and took one of the free meals, but the following week when he did have money, he purchased one for someone else," she said. </p>
<p>"We just didn't want it to be intimidating for people who can't afford our products.</p>
<p>"It was just something we started doing for a little but have now continued to do. We've had such amazing feedback on it."</p>
<p>The restaurant owner's kind deed was praised after local woman Amanda Mauga posted a picture of the board on social media. </p>
<p>"If you are having a hard time and need a meal or coffee, go down to Manoosh Eagle Vale," she shared in a community Facebook page. </p>
<p>"People buy food for people who need it. So if you're in need head down there, I have left you a coffee. Enjoy."</p>
<p>Mauga said that she "felt inspired to help" after seeing the thoughtful gesture, and wanted to help those who were homeless and struggling in their community "in some small way". </p>
<p>The post racked up thousands of likes and comments from people impressed by the "great initiative". </p>
<p>"What a great idea! We need more like this. So many people are struggling, bravo," one wrote. </p>
<p>"Well done folks... nice there are caring people around," another commented</p>
<p>"What an amazing shop for even doing this," a third commented.</p>
<p><em>Images: Manoosh & Co</em></p>
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