For Mansour, his actions weren’t driven by charity; they were acts of reciprocation.

“I understand the experience of having nothing. I know the feeling when you’re forced to leave everything behind,” he reflected.

This month, as devastating fires ravaged over 400,000 hectares in Victoria, obliterating numerous buildings and claiming the life of a cattle farmer, those memories influenced how he chose to respond.

As the fierce winds fanned the flames, Mansour took to social media with a straightforward offer: food and refuge at his bakery for anyone in need.

“Complimentary meals. Free beverages. Phone charging facilities. A cool place to ride out the storm,” read his post.

“Free food. Free drinks. Phone charging. A cool space to wait it out.”

‘Someone out there cares’

Mansour said the initiative also carried a broader message at a time when public debate around migration is often polarised.