BREAKING: George Kittle Buys Back the Diner He Owed Money to — Now It Serves 150 Homeless People Every Day As a broke college student, George Kittle used to eat at Nabi Cat near campus, where a kind owner let him wait tables for more than a year. Recently, George Kittle found out Nabi Cat was closing — and instead of letting that happen, he quietly bought the diner. Today, Nabi still cooks there — but now it’s for homeless people in Santa Clara.
From Broke College Kid to NFL Star — George Kittle’s Full-Circle Moment Changes Lives
Before he was a Pro Bowl tight end with the San Francisco 49ers, George Kittle was just another college student trying to make ends meet. And when times were hard, there was one place that never turned him away: Nabi Cat, a small diner near campus run by a kind-hearted owner simply known as Nabi.
“I didn’t always have money for food,” George once said.
“But Nabi would let me eat, let me work, and never made me feel small.”
Fast Forward to Today — And a Quiet Act of Gratitude
Years later, Kittle learned that Nabi Cat was in danger of shutting down due to financial strain. Rather than let the place that once helped him disappear, he quietly stepped in and bought the diner — not as a business venture, but as a way to give back.
“That place fed me when I had nothing. It’s only right that it feeds others now,” Kittle shared in a recent interview.
Serving 150 Meals a Day — Now for the Homeless in Santa Clara
Under George Kittle’s ownership, Nabi Cat has been transformed into a community kitchen serving 150 hot meals every single day to the homeless population in Santa Clara.
But one thing hasn’t changed: Nabi is still behind the counter, flipping eggs, serving coffee, and welcoming everyone with a smile.
The diner now functions as:
- A free-meal site for individuals and families in need
- A job-training program for young adults facing housing insecurity
- A warm space that offers dignity, not just food
Online Reactions Pour In: “This Is What a Real Role Model Looks Like”
After the story broke, fans, fellow athletes, and media outlets flooded social media with praise:
- “George Kittle — leading with heart.”
- “From tight end to hometown hero.”
- “Nabi fed him, now he feeds 150 others. Full circle.”
Hashtags like #KittleCares, #NabiCatLives, and #MealsWithMeaning began trending across platforms.
More Than Football: A Legacy of Kindness
Kittle’s impact isn’t measured just in yards or touchdowns — it’s seen in hot meals, human connection, and second chances. His decision to give back without cameras or fanfare proves that real heroes don’t always wear jerseys — sometimes they wear aprons.
“I’m just trying to be the guy Nabi was for me,”
George Kittle said.
“That’s what matters.”
