A US State Trooper who selflessly shared his meal with a homeless woman has attracted an outpouring of praise for his actions.

Trooper Luke Bonin, a member of the State Police Dartmouth Barracks, was snapped by a passer-by sitting on his car bumper chatting with a homeless woman and sharing a meal with her in Fall River.

The photo was shown to the Massachusetts State Police who then posted it on their Facebook page .

“After a little digging, we found out the trooper is Luke Bonin… who wasn’t expecting any publicity for it,” the post read.

“Trooper Bonin had just left court when he drove by the woman, who appeared down on her luck. She was holding a sign and asking for help from anyone who would pay attention,” it read.

Mr Bonin then drove to a restaurant and ordered two meals before bringing them back to the woman. She assumed he was about to move her onwards, and “stated to him that she would leave and knew she shouldn’t be there with her sign”.

Instead, he told her “I’m not here to kick you out” and the two struck up a conversation while they ate together.

The State Police praised the trooper for his empathy and selflessness, adding the work of state police often “goes unnoticed, but not this day”.

“We commend you for your selfless act, and for doing the right thing for someone less fortunate than most people.”

The post has since been liked more than 140,000 times.

Praise filtered to Facebook users, who thanked Mr Bonin for his good deed.

“What a kind man, I’m sure the woman was very thankful and glad to have someone to talk to,” one user wrote.

“It’s lovely when humans show their good hearts,” another commented.