PHOENIX (AZFamily)<\/b> \u2014 As Thanksgiving approaches, kindness spread through the aisles of a Fry\u2019s Food Store near North 30th St. and Thomas Rd. <\/p>\n
With the help of Arizona\u2019s Family Surprise Squad and Valley Toyota Dealers, Gibby Parra set out to bring a little relief\u2014and a lot of joy\u2014to shoppers getting ready for the holiday.<\/p>\n
The first person he met was visiting from Georgia, wearing a shirt that read \u201cGood Vibes.\u201d Gibby took the message to heart, sharing some good vibes of his own with two $100 gift cards. \u201cThat\u2019s how we do it in Arizona\u2014how about that!\u201d<\/p>\n
In the meat department, Gibby found another shopper. Asked if money is hard to come by, the shopper agreed\u2014and he presented her with $200 worth of gift cards to help make ends meet.<\/p>\n
Moments later, he turned and discovered a third shopper. She, too, received $200 courtesy of Arizona\u2019s Family Surprise Squad and Valley Toyota Dealers. Asked how that would help during the holiday season, she said she would give it to her daughters\u2014a simple answer that spoke volumes about her generous nature.<\/p>\n
Next, a Diamondbacks T-shirt caught Gibby\u2019s eye.<\/p>\n
\u201cHow would you like $200 to go into your Thanksgiving?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThat would be awesome,\u201d the man replied. \u201cI really need that right now … I\u2019ve got two kids at home, a wife, and my disabled parents living with us\u2014so it\u2019s pretty hard on us right now. Things like this never happen to me\u2014I\u2019m very grateful.\u201d<\/p>\n
Finally, among the shelves, Gibby spotted a Fry\u2019s employee working to keep everything stocked and tidy. Asked if some extra money would help her out, she replied, \u201cYes, it will\u201d\u2014and it was one more smile in a morning full of them.<\/p>\n
A few gift cards, a handful of quick conversations, and some shoppers filled with gratitude\u2014just another happy ending from Arizona\u2019s Family Surprise Squad and Valley Toyota Dealers.<\/p>\n
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