HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A Harris County Precinct 4 deputy who is known to have a bigger heart than badge, did something incredible for a 90-year-old-woman in need.
Deputy Leonard Galvan said he was responding to a welfare check at the home of an elderly woman after her family members from out of state called worried about her.
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During the check, the woman told him that she was okay, but was going through some rough times and hadn't eaten in a few days.
Galvan told ABC13 the woman said she didn't have any money and wouldn't be able to get food for a few more days.
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The deputy immediately ran to the store and brought the woman back plenty of food and household products.
"She said, 'It's ok. I don't need anything because if I'm hungry and I wait long enough the hunger just goes away,'" Galvan said. "I'm here to help. This is why I wanted to become an officer to help those who can't help themselves. To serve and protect. A lot of times we don't hear much about the serving part, but that's what it's all about."
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