The Merkez Restaurant in a small eastern Turkish town of Karakocan is one of the many establishments across the town where those in need are invited to eat free of charge.
The tradition has been carried down from generation to generation for decades.
Mehmet Ozturk, 55, the owner of Merkez, says he always keeps at least three tables reserved for the needy, even during rush hour when his restaurant is packed.
Ozturk says at least 15 people come to his restaurant every day to receive a free meal. According to residents, around 100 people eat for free each day across the whole town, which is home to around 28,000 people.
Galip (pictured below) is one of the familiar faces at the restaurant who has eaten there every day for the last 10 years.
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