Walking near where I live last night I noticed this box and sign outside a food store offering free produce. There was no requirement to make any purchase in-store – the items were truly free, no questions asked. The box was considerably fuller earlier in the day.
It turns out this is a regular service by this food store. Fresh produce and other food items nearing their best by date are placed in the box with passers-by welcome to take what they need.
In addition to offering the free food, the box and sign make a subtle pitch for the business and their generosity.
For me, the box and sign were a reminder of good things people do and, in particular, good things we can do in small business retail.
I am sure there are things we can do in our businesses to help people and that many newsagents do this every day. What I saw last night is an execution that is practical and subtle – inspiring.
Please sir while you are feeling inspired may I please have a free Tower system. I would love to make you feel even better
While this post has nothing to do with Tower Ken, why should you get a free system?
Well, Mark, he did ask nicely!
Well I just thought that if you were moved by those actions then just imagine how warm and fuzzy you would feel by donating such a wonderful gift to someone who really would appreciate a leg up.
Ken Tower provides considerable financial and practical help to newsagents already. It’s not something I talk about or promote. I did ask you a question, which you haven’t answered. Have another crack – anyone else for that matter.
I came across this post and the comments and was pleased to see at least someone saw how generosity of spirit could be practical and real. No filling in forms or proving your poverty required. But then the responses and the selfish minds applying selfish ideals. I don’t even know what ‘tower system’ you refer to, but I suspect if you did indeed need one, not have the wherewithal to pay for one and could make a case to show why you ‘deserve’ to receive one that someone like Mark might consider how he could help you. But you’ve sort of mocked the whole idea, which sort of makes me think it less likely really.
Ken i think i get the comedy in your request If you don’t ask you don’t get and from the response i think you don’t get.
Have a great weekend eveyone
While I agree with the free near OOD product giveaway, I would have placed it at the checkout after customers had gathered their goods to purchase. I know this takes away the complete free goodwill but I would like a transaction while the customer still experiences the ‘free feeling’.