Picture Of McDonald’s Employee Helping Disabled Customer Eat Goes Viral

A picture of a caring McDonald’s employee helping an elderly disabled customer eat his meal has gone viral.

Destiny Carreno, from Chicago, Illinois, had popped into her local McDonald’s for a bite to eat when she saw a big-hearted member of staff going beyond the call of duty to help a disabled customer.

‘Seeing this today brought tears to my eyes!’ she said on her Facebook page, alongside the touching image, adding, 'compassion has NOT gone out of style’.

Destiny noticed the elderly man in a wheelchair queuing alongside her as she waited to place her order on 16 September,

Posting on her Facebook page, Destiny said: 'The man politely tried to ask the cashier something and it took him a few tries before either of us could understand he was saying “Help me please”.’

Eventually the cashier realised that the man needed a hand cutting and eating his meal - and Destiny was overwhelmed by the lengths the cashier went to to provide the assistance needed.

‘To be honest, I thought the cashier wasn’t going to help, especially during rush hour in downtown Chicago,’ she said on Facebook, ‘but to my shock, he shut down his register and disappeared from view…. Not to get away from helping him, but to wash his hands and put gloves on!

‘The cashier came out from the kitchen, sat down, and began cutting the man’s meal and helped him eat.

‘At that point, the tears started to gather in my eyes. My heart was so appreciative for what he did. I couldn’t contain my emotions in the crowded restaurant.

'This employee, who put everything on hold for this man, went above and beyond his responsibilties to help this handicapped customer out. That was the kindest and most humble thing I had ever seen.'‬

The post has since gone well and truly viral, receiving more than 350,000 shares across the globe.

Kind-hearted cashier Kenny Soriano-Garcia has received an award from McDonald’s recognising his exceptional customer service.

McDonald’s owner and operator Rod Lubeznik said in a statement: ‘We are very proud of Kenny, and overwhelmed by the positive response he has received for his compassion and kindness.

‘It’s a true testament to who Kenny is, and a reminder to us all that one seemingly small act of kindness can touch the hearts of so many.’

[CREDIT: Facebook/Destiny Carreno]