Brilio.net/en - Entrepreneurs balancing between their businesses and charity are no longer a secret in the Indonesian business world as it once was. This is particularly the case for people who run food stalls, for whom the generosity requisite for charity comes naturally.
The following passages will chronicle 5 food stalls that highlight charity as food for the soul, just as their culinary offerings stimulate your stomach and taste buds. Reported by brilio.net/en from various sources, Tuesday (15/9).
1. Syarifah Chicken Porridge, Yogyakarta
Located at Jalan Kusumanegara, Yogyakarta, the Syarifah chicken porridge stall is all too aware of the wonders of giving. Every Friday, the eatery would distribute free chicken porridge to the needy living in the area. At 11 o'clock in the morning, prior to the Friday prayers, all orders, buying and selling would come to a grinding halt, as the chicken porridge starts to be prepared for those in need.
2. Otentik Kopi, Yogyakarta
Another Yogyakarta based business, the Otentik Kopi coffee shop, is just as savvy in business and charity with their pioneering Pending Coffee program. Formerly known as donasi kopi (coffee donation), the program entails customers to deposit their money so that the others can enjoy Otentik's coffee. The funds will eventually be distributed to those in need.
3. Sodaqoh Food Stall, Pekalongan
The Sodaqoh food stall in Pekalongan, Central Java took their concept of business and charity a step further, as the latter threw in free will and giving to the mix. Located in a simple tent at the town square, the serves various items for the less fortunate, among them hearty specialties like chicken curry and megono rice. Well heeled customers can also savor a free meal at the Sodaqoh, though its management provides a box for those keen to voluntarily pay for their meals at a price of their choosing.
4. Sodaqoh Food Stall, Yogyakarta
The Sodaqoh Pekalongan's counterpart in Yogyakarta is just as generous. Friday is the time to be under its tarp roofed tent, as it serves free meals for passing travelers, pedicab drivers, as well as scavengers, the homeless and other impoverished people. But they have to be quick in making the most of the Sodaqoh's generosity, as it only lasts between 11.00 am to 13.00.
5. Ternyate Food Stall, Malang
The Ternyate satay stall in Malang, East Java also caught on the spirit of giving. The outlet's concept of Jumat Berbagi (Sharing Friday) make the eatery stand out from those of its kind. Set up by its youthful owners, the system requires customers to bayar se-ikhlasnya (pay sincerely or voluntarily) for every chicken satay they order.