The Burger King worker who blew up social media last week with his upbeat demeanor and gratitude for a goodie bag given to him by his employer in honor of 27 years of service said he is thankful to everyone – including former Saturday Night Live star David Spade – who contributed to a GoFundMe page set up on his behalf. 

So far, it has netted him more than $200,000 in donations. 

Kevin Ford, 60, who became an overnight star on Instagram after he posted a video thanking his employer for a gift bag he received in recognition of nearly 30 years of work without missing a single day, said he was stunned by the outpouring of generosity and now can contribute to his grandchildren’s college fund – and take a well-earned holiday.

‘I’d like to say it’s a dream come true, but who dreams of something like this?’ he said in a recent video. ‘I’m just happy that everyone else is happy.’

Ford was thrust into the spotlight after a viral video showed him being given a movie ticket, a bag of candy, a coffee tumbler, lanyard and some pens as a thank-you gift for his years of dedication to the burger franchise at the Las Vegas airport.

‘There are other people who have worked for that company for more than 30 years and they got nothing so I was just grateful,’ he said.

The biggest thrill, beside the huge sum of money donated to him, was the attention he got from the Spade.

David Spade surprised a hardworking Burger King employee, who has not missed work in nearly three decades, with $5,000

‘When David Spade sent me money, let alone watched my video, I was blown away,’ Ford said.

He said that at first he didn’t believe it was Spade, who ponied up $5,000 to the crowd-funding website, but after the two exchanged messages, he realized it really was the star.

‘It was just incredible. He joked with me. It just touched him. What a great guy.’

Sweet: Just a few days after the fast food worker, named Kevin Ford, went viral for a video thanking the company for a goodie bag for his loyalty, the 57-year-old comedian made a generous contribution to his GoFundMe

Ford told the actor that now that he has a little financial cushion he can finally take a vacation.

Spade joked that he should wait until he hits the 30-year mark, according to a screenshot of their exchange obtained by TMZ.

‘Damn, are you one of my managers?’ Ford shot back.

The fast-food worker said he intends to put some of the money toward his grandchildren’s college fund and donate to the church.

‘I want to share the love with my grandkids, maybe put some up for their college,’ he said.

Ford has been on an emotional rollercoaster ride since hearing about the money.

‘I haven’t stopped crying for four days, and they’re tears of joy. I’m in love with America. There is nothing wrong with America. There’s nothing wrong with the world. 

People asked him how he was able to work for nearly three decades without missing a day on the job.

‘I don’t know,’ he said. ‘Maybe I’m a Black robot. I just wanted to feed my kids and pay bills. I’m just an American. I wanted to provide for my family.’

Ford offered some words of encouragement for others who are struggling financially.  

‘Anybody who wants anything at life has to work at it,’ he said. ‘Whenever you need motivation and inspiration, look in yourself and then look at the people that you have to provide for. You are always stronger than you think you are.’

In addition to putting in 30 years for Burger King, Ford also words for DoorDash, the food-app delivery company, after his fast food shift is over. He said he shuttles deliveries for eight to 12 hours, sometimes knocking off in the early morning. 

‘Hopefully, now I have some for retirement. Before this, uh-uh, I was living check to check.’

Ford’s daughter, Seryna, set up the GoFundMe page, explaining how, as his family grew over the years, he stayed at his job and ‘continued to work here because of the amazing health insurance.’ 

‘My dad continues to work here, because though he does look young, he is coming up on retirement age and leaving would cost him his retirement.

‘In no way are we asking for money or is he expecting any money but if anyone feels like blessing him he would love to visit his grandchildren,’ she wrote on the donation page.

Top donor: In addition to Spade’s donation, more than 4,700 people came together to raise $157,000 for the viral Burger King employee

In the footage, he graciously said that ‘loyalty pays off.’

Many Twitter users, however, were shocked the company didn’t do more for him. 

‘This is all y’all could do for this man?’ one viewer tweeted. Another called Ford’s video ‘depressing’ and ’embarrassing’ for the brand.

Others suggested he deserved an entire franchise or an ‘all expense paid trip.’ 

In an Instagram exchange, Spade joked that Ford should just ‘wait till year 30’ to take any time off