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A video that has been circulating on social media since the beginning of Christmas has moved thousands of internet users by showing an elderly man crying after receiving a lunch box from a social project in the center of Recife. The images, shared mainly on Instagram, portray the moment in which he is grateful for the meal he received, revealing that he had nothing to eat at home during the celebratory date.
The project took place during the Christmas period and aimed to guarantee food to those who needed it most. The repercussion of the video generated a wave of emotional comments and reflections on social inequality, solidarity and empathy.
Elderly man gets emotional when receiving lunch box during solidarity action held in the Center of Recife at Christmas/Photo: Reproduction
Many users reported feeling touched by the story and expressed interest in helping, whether through donations or support for similar actions. The episode also reignited debates on social media about the true meaning of Christmas and the importance of initiatives that prioritize human dignity, especially on symbolic dates such as the end of the year.
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