Yassin Terou, who owns Yassin’s Falafel House in Knoxville, Tennessee, is offering free meals at both of his restaurants to anyone affected by the Trump/McConnell shutdown.
Terou said he felt compelled to do what he could to ease the burden on federal employees and their families.
“It’s important for me [to provide free meals] because these guys are our brothers and sisters, and they already did the work, and they aren’t getting paid,” Terou explained to “Good Morning America.” “For someone like me who is living the American dream in the American land…I believe every hard worker should reach his goal and have a good level of life.”
America has always been about refugees and immigrants we can’t let this administration change that. Say it loud, say it clear — refugees are welcome here!
Terou recently took home the prize for Reader’s Digest’s Nicest Places in America. “Good Morning America” featured Terou's story, surprising him as the winner on air.
Yassin is today’s hero.