Moore PD, First United Bank give back for ‘United Acts of Kindness Day'
MOORE, Okla. (KFOR) – On the day before Valentine's Day, love is in the air and so is a little surprise cash. Moore Police and First United Bank are played cupid, not with arrows, but with gift cards.
'Of course it's surprising you don't expect it,' said Kristi Jackson.
It was the annual United Acts of Kindness Day inside an Aldi in Moore.
Shoppers didn't expect their hearts, or their wallets, to get a boost from First United Bank and Moore Police.
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'What a wonderful thing to do,' said Rita D'Andrea, who received a gift card.
For several years, the two groups teamed up to spread joy and drop jaw with gift cards.
'We'd like to present you with a gift card,' said a First United Bank employee to a Jackson.
Shoppers saw their grocery bill lightened.
'We have a family of five. This is definitely helpful,' said Jackson.
Moore Police said it's about more than just money, but it's also about changing perceptions.
'We're not always out there to write you a ticket and arrest you. We're out there doing good things and help people out,' said Sgt. Rebecca Miller, with Moore Police.
'We really do appreciate it. And we love your service, what you do for us,' said Sarah Lumen after being surprised.
'I can't believe they were doing that today!' Lumen told News 4.
'Times are tough right now and any small acts of kindness is definitely appreciated today we just want to give back in that way,' said Brett Duke, with First United Bank.
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For some, it was a sweet Valentine surprise.
'We came here to buy stuff for our Valentine's dinner so it was very nice to have all of that paid for,' said D'Andrea.
A littler generosity went a long way at the checkout line.
'In all civilizations there's good and there's bad. But I think, living in Moore, we really do have a good community here,' said Lumen.
In all, the bank and police department spent about $800 helping out.
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