{"id":96912,"date":"2026-11-01T13:22:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T05:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=96912"},"modified":"2026-11-01T13:22:00","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T05:22:00","slug":"kindness-at-bedok-minimart-stomp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=96912","title":{"rendered":"Kindness at Bedok minimart | Stomp"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"font-primary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">A group of friends spent <!-- -->$1,000<!-- --> buying out a Bedok minimart\u2019s stock so its elderly owner could go home early, but the<!-- --> 65-year-old<!-- --> decided to join them in distributing the food to residents.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-primary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">Jay, a <!-- -->24-year-old entrepreneur,<!-- --> <a class=\"text-primary-brand no-underline hover:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@therealjaytan\/video\/7701957183117774088\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shared the good deed in a TikTok video<\/a> on <!-- -->Oct 29<!-- -->, saying that they wanted to buy out a minimart aunty\u2019s stock and distribute the goods to \u201ccharity\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-primary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">Speaking to Stomp, Jay explained that the stall owner, whom he refers to as Aunty <!-- -->Allyson<!-- -->, operates <!-- -->Miao Yin Organic &amp; Vegetarian Mart<!-- --> located at <!-- -->16 Bedok South Road.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-primary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">According to him, the <!-- -->65-year-old<!-- --> has been running the vegetarian frozen food business for around <!-- -->two years<!-- -->, partly to support her brother, who runs a stall selling vegetarian dried goods next to hers.<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"w-full mt-lg w-[620px] h-[349px]\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@therealjaytan\/video\/7701957183117774088\" title=\"#NoTapis\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-primary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">Hoping to help Allyson out, Jay and four friends visited her stall on<!-- --> Oct 25,<!-- --> and offered to buy out her stock.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-primary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">When they made the offer, Jay said Allyson was initially \u201c<!-- -->speechless<!-- -->\u201d before becoming \u201c<!-- -->really excited<!-- -->\u201d.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"lg:text-28 lg:leading-33.6px pt-md font-primary text-24 font-bold leading-1.2\">Spends $1,000 on food and supplies<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-primary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">The group spent<!-- --> $1,000<!-- --> on<!-- --> three cartons of food and supplies,<!-- --> chatting with Allyson before <a class=\"text-primary-brand no-underline hover:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stomp.sg\/community-voices\/uncle-didnt-even-know-about-haze-uni-student-25-spends-5k-his-savings-giving-out-free-n95-masks?ref=inline-article-9925584\" target=\"_blank\" data-discover=\"true\" rel=\"noopener\">distributing<\/a> them together.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-primary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">During their conversation, Allyson shared that she had been a vegetarian for <!-- -->18 years<!-- -->, mainly due to her Buddhist belief in not taking lives.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-primary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">\u201cWhat stood out to us was how happy running the stall makes her. She loves sharing the benefits of vegetarian food with customers who don\u2019t usually eat vegetarian, and she says she also learns a lot about vegetables from her customers in return,\u201d Jay recalled.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-primary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">\u201cIn her words, it\u2019s a two-way exchange: she shares with them, and they teach her too.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-lg md:my-xxl\"><a aria-label=\"Halloween contest banner\" class=\"block w-full mx-auto md:max-w-[600px]\" data-testid=\"contest-banner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stomp.sg\/contest\/craziest-halloween-costumes?ref=article-banner-halloween\" data-discover=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stomp.sg\/assets\/halloween-contest-banner-DB1qOAnV.webp\" alt=\"Halloween contest banner\" width=\"600\" height=\"140\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"lg:text-28 lg:leading-33.6px pt-md font-primary text-24 font-bold leading-1.2\">Stall owner joins group to distribute food<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-primary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">But the heartwarming interaction didn\u2019t end there. The group had planned to give the food away to neighbouring residents, and Allyson <a class=\"text-primary-brand no-underline hover:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stomp.sg\/trending-now\/volunteer-barber-gives-free-haircut-child-special-needs-who-got-turned-away-barbershops?ref=inline-article-9925584\" target=\"_blank\" data-discover=\"true\" rel=\"noopener\">volunteered<\/a> to join them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-primary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">\u201cWe didn\u2019t expect her to take off her apron and say \u2018I\u2019m coming too\u2019,\u201d he wrote in the post\u2019s caption.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-primary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">\u201cSeeing her so excited to hand out food to strangers reminded me that kindness spreads when you give people the chance to be part of it. It took me back to the days when my mum was carrying our whole family on her own,\u201d Jay told Stomp.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-image-inline mb-md mt-lg flex items-center justify-center\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"-mx-lg lg:mx-0\"><picture><source media=\"(min-width: 991px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/d78da07011e78e40588f36c38d2d935584dd5db58de88489a87581b1f5fecb46?w=360&amp;f=webp 360w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/d78da07011e78e40588f36c38d2d935584dd5db58de88489a87581b1f5fecb46?w=480&amp;f=webp 480w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/d78da07011e78e40588f36c38d2d935584dd5db58de88489a87581b1f5fecb46?w=720&amp;f=webp 720w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/d78da07011e78e40588f36c38d2d935584dd5db58de88489a87581b1f5fecb46?w=960&amp;f=webp 960w\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 990px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/d78da07011e78e40588f36c38d2d935584dd5db58de88489a87581b1f5fecb46?w=360&amp;f=webp 360w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/d78da07011e78e40588f36c38d2d935584dd5db58de88489a87581b1f5fecb46?w=480&amp;f=webp 480w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/d78da07011e78e40588f36c38d2d935584dd5db58de88489a87581b1f5fecb46?w=720&amp;f=webp 720w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/d78da07011e78e40588f36c38d2d935584dd5db58de88489a87581b1f5fecb46?w=960&amp;f=webp 960w\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 763px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/d78da07011e78e40588f36c38d2d935584dd5db58de88489a87581b1f5fecb46?w=360&amp;f=webp 360w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/d78da07011e78e40588f36c38d2d935584dd5db58de88489a87581b1f5fecb46?w=480&amp;f=webp 480w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/d78da07011e78e40588f36c38d2d935584dd5db58de88489a87581b1f5fecb46?w=720&amp;f=webp 720w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/d78da07011e78e40588f36c38d2d935584dd5db58de88489a87581b1f5fecb46?w=960&amp;f=webp 960w\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto block max-h-full max-w-full object-contain lg:h-auto lg:w-[450px] lg:max-w-[450px]\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/d78da07011e78e40588f36c38d2d935584dd5db58de88489a87581b1f5fecb46?w=360&amp;f=webp 360w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/d78da07011e78e40588f36c38d2d935584dd5db58de88489a87581b1f5fecb46?w=480&amp;f=webp 480w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/d78da07011e78e40588f36c38d2d935584dd5db58de88489a87581b1f5fecb46?w=720&amp;f=webp 720w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/d78da07011e78e40588f36c38d2d935584dd5db58de88489a87581b1f5fecb46?w=960&amp;f=webp 960w\" alt=\"customer spends $1,000 buying out bedok minimart stock\" loading=\"lazy\" bad-src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/d78da07011e78e40588f36c38d2d935584dd5db58de88489a87581b1f5fecb46?w=960&amp;f=webp\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption>\n<p>PHOTO: THEREALJAYTAN\/TIKTOK<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-primary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">He added that he grew up in an underprivileged family, with his mother being the sole breadwinner. Helping Allyson was his way of paying forward the kindness he received, he explained.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-primary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">They happened to hear that Allyson watched one of their videos, prompting them to visit her stall.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-primary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">\u201cThat day also happened to be my birthday, and instead of celebrating the usual way, we wanted to spend it giving back to the community. Supporting her stall felt like the right way to do it,\u201d Jay added.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-image-inline mb-md mt-lg flex items-center justify-center\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"-mx-lg lg:mx-0\"><picture><source media=\"(min-width: 991px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/98c0e2471b9acf2c5f5d58cf7e53d4d4ae9c493b889e6f107af70667715c6083?w=360&amp;f=webp 360w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/98c0e2471b9acf2c5f5d58cf7e53d4d4ae9c493b889e6f107af70667715c6083?w=480&amp;f=webp 480w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/98c0e2471b9acf2c5f5d58cf7e53d4d4ae9c493b889e6f107af70667715c6083?w=720&amp;f=webp 720w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/98c0e2471b9acf2c5f5d58cf7e53d4d4ae9c493b889e6f107af70667715c6083?w=960&amp;f=webp 960w\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 990px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/98c0e2471b9acf2c5f5d58cf7e53d4d4ae9c493b889e6f107af70667715c6083?w=360&amp;f=webp 360w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/98c0e2471b9acf2c5f5d58cf7e53d4d4ae9c493b889e6f107af70667715c6083?w=480&amp;f=webp 480w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/98c0e2471b9acf2c5f5d58cf7e53d4d4ae9c493b889e6f107af70667715c6083?w=720&amp;f=webp 720w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/98c0e2471b9acf2c5f5d58cf7e53d4d4ae9c493b889e6f107af70667715c6083?w=960&amp;f=webp 960w\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 763px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/98c0e2471b9acf2c5f5d58cf7e53d4d4ae9c493b889e6f107af70667715c6083?w=360&amp;f=webp 360w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/98c0e2471b9acf2c5f5d58cf7e53d4d4ae9c493b889e6f107af70667715c6083?w=480&amp;f=webp 480w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/98c0e2471b9acf2c5f5d58cf7e53d4d4ae9c493b889e6f107af70667715c6083?w=720&amp;f=webp 720w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/98c0e2471b9acf2c5f5d58cf7e53d4d4ae9c493b889e6f107af70667715c6083?w=960&amp;f=webp 960w\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto block max-h-full max-w-full object-contain lg:h-auto lg:w-[450px] lg:max-w-[450px]\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/98c0e2471b9acf2c5f5d58cf7e53d4d4ae9c493b889e6f107af70667715c6083?w=360&amp;f=webp 360w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/98c0e2471b9acf2c5f5d58cf7e53d4d4ae9c493b889e6f107af70667715c6083?w=480&amp;f=webp 480w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/98c0e2471b9acf2c5f5d58cf7e53d4d4ae9c493b889e6f107af70667715c6083?w=720&amp;f=webp 720w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/98c0e2471b9acf2c5f5d58cf7e53d4d4ae9c493b889e6f107af70667715c6083?w=960&amp;f=webp 960w\" alt=\"customer spends $1,000 buying out bedok minimart stock\" loading=\"lazy\" bad-src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/98c0e2471b9acf2c5f5d58cf7e53d4d4ae9c493b889e6f107af70667715c6083?w=960&amp;f=webp\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption>\n<p>PHOTO: THEREALJAYTAN\/TIKTOK<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-primary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">The TikTok video shows the pair walking along a common corridor, with Allyson leading the way while Jay pushes a carton of food behind her.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-primary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">They hand the food out to multiple families, and the encounter ends with Allyson giving Jay a hug.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-primary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">\u201cMoments like this remind me why we do what we do,\u201d Jay added.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-lg md:my-xl\">\n<p><hr class=\"flex-1 border-grayscale-100 lg:hidden\"\/><span class=\"text-grayscale-400 text-14 leading-16 font-primary text-center lg:text-left p-sm\">Scroll to continue reading<\/span><\/p>\n<hr class=\"flex-1 border-grayscale-100 my-md\"\/>\n<hr class=\"my-md border-grayscale-100\"\/><\/div>\n<hr class=\"bg-primary-100 h-px border-0 mt-lg md:mt-xxl\"\/>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col gap-xl rounded-xl border border-primary-100 mt-lg md:mt-xxl\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stomp.sg\/assets\/stomp-comment-COLiWNMD.png\" alt=\"Stomp Comment\" class=\"absolute -mt-lg -ml-xs w-[203px] md:w-[255px]\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Have something to say? 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