A viral post on social media

Lovely Sotto took to Facebook on Apr. 9 to share a free store in Las Piñas for those who need supplies. “Get everything here for free! Walang babayaran kahit piso,” she said in her post. It has now garnered over 35k likes and 29k shares.

Sotto is a volunteer at the store and is part of the organization behind it. She also shared how people who visited were mindful of taking only what they needed to leave for others. “Nakakatuwa yung iba na pumunta kanina kasi sinasabi nila ‘Bibilisan ko lang po kumuha para po makakuha rin yung iba.’ Kahit hirap na sa buhay, iniisip parin nila yung kapwa.”

 

Free Store: An initiative to help the needy

The MCGI Free Store is an initiative of the Members Church of God International (MCGI), a religious organization affiliated with Ang Dating Daan. According to the group’s website, Bro. Eli Soriano initiated the project which is now headed by Bro. Daniel Razon. “Primarily, it aims to offer the underprivileged the things that they need for free.”

They’ve started opening various MCGI Free Stores nationwide starting last Mar 14. Members of MCGI contributed all of the available items from apparel to homeware. MCGI Free Store used to be online and was exclusively for members only but now that they’ve opened physical branches, they’re welcoming everyone “regardless of his religious affiliation.” If you lack basic needs, you know where to go.

 

Where can I find these Free Stores?

The MGCI Free Store has multiple branches nationwide. Some of the stores can be found in Sta. Cruz, Makati, Malabon, Bulacan, Las Pinas, Rizal, Laguna, Camarines Sur, Bacolod, Albay, Pampanga, and Baguio. Follow MCGI Free Store on Facebook to locate the store nearest you and get updates on where and when they might open next.

Here are just some of the products you can find at the free store:

 

Food: Instant noodles, canned goods, eggs, oil, instant coffee, etc.

 

Cleaners: Detergent, dishwashing soap, bleach, etc.

 

Personal care: Soap, shampoo, feminine products, baby diapers, etc.

 

Essentials: Face shield, face masks, tissue, etc.

 

Clothing: Shirts, shorts, jackets, footwear, etc.

 

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