When the pandemic happened, karinderya owner Myrna Taran of Caloocan City became the main provider for her family as her husband lost his job. Together, they persevered in selling food, but less customers are willing to buy. “Marami rin pong nawalan ng trabaho kaya hirap silang makabili (Many also lost their jobs, so they find it hard to buy),” Myrna said.

Myrna became part of the Project Karinderya initiated by Kabuhayan sa Ganap na Kasarinlan Credit and Savings Cooperative and KASAGANA-KA Development Center, Inc. and supported by Jollibee Group Foundation. “Binigyan kami ng pagkakataon dito (This project was an opportunity for us),” she shared. In this video, find out how her business became more stable, and what being part of the project and serving others mean to her.