Mother packs extra school lunch for hungry pupil
Updated | By Jane Linley-Thomas
She couldn’t hold back when she realised the reason behind her son’s act of kindness.

I am always so drawn to stories that show love and compassion. This outreach so touched my heart.
A little boy asked his mom to pack two lunches for him to take to school as there was another little boy who wasn't eating much as his mother was without a job.
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This kind soul, Josette Duran, packed two beautiful lunches every day for her son and the little boy she had never met - and sometimes even included a little note.
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The once homeless mother didn't stop there. She went on to raise money to settle all outstanding canteen accounts so that across the board the children could get a meal to eat at school. How incredible!
As a parent, you never want to let your children down and try your best to do all that is required. The world definitely needs more random acts of kindness like this.
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