Cashier Shamed Veteran for Not Being Able to Afford Baby Supplies

Jacob shook his head immediately, standing up a little too quickly. “Ma’am, that’s very kind, but I can’t accept that,” he said, his voice strained. “I’ll figure it out.” The teenage boy stepped forward awkwardly, shoving his hands into his hoodie pockets.

“Look, man,” he said, his voice low. “I don’t have much, but I’ve got like five bucks on me. You can take it if it helps.” Jacob blinked, caught off guard. He looked at the boy, who glanced away sheepishly as though embarrassed to be offering anything at all.