VESTI x SHOP SUKI : Sharing Love and Reprieve Beyond the Distance
by VESTI
Last August 11, 2021, as part of her birthday plans, VESTI founder Martha Rodriguez planned out a VESTI loves back activity by sending care packages to VESTI partner-weavers in Mindanao. Currently stationed in Metro Manila, Martha had to find a way to make this plan a reality.
Conveniently, SHOPSUKI.PH - a grocery e-commerce marketplace based in two key locations: General Santos City and Zamboanga City can be able to deliver goods during this pandemic in behalf of Martha and the VESTI team. It was a truly memorable act to have both VESTI and SHOPSUKI partnered up and made it possible to reach our beloved weavers and gift them with care packages.
Here’s a personal note from VESTI founder, Martha Rodriguez:
“Giving thanks for abundance is sweeter than the abundance itself...”
— Rumi
Celebrating my birthday blessings with the Yakan weavers in Zamboanga by giving them baskets of their favourite food to enjoy!
Thank you Shop Suki for being our reliable-partner in the delivery of our requested essentials, packed with so much goodness and care!
Thank you for all for your support to VESTI. We continue to preserve the Mindanao heritage and culture. We continue to be stewards of hope for our weavers and artisan communities because you allow us to.
Love,
Martha Rodriguez
Founder/Designer, VESTI
A revolutionary platform, SHOPSUKI.PH was spearheaded by VESTI friend Jennica Chiang - who also happened to be featured here in VESTI Conversations.
Shop Suki was founded in March 2020 in General Santos City.
‘During the height of enhanced community quarantine, we made it our mission to help as many immuno-compromised individuals and front-liners as possible by delivering groceries and everyday essentials straight to their doorstep.’
‘We aim to always go above and beyond for our Sukis. We see them as patrons for life, not 'just another transaction'. With fun treats, rewards and surprises always around the corner for our beloved Sukis!’
And true to their word, not only did SHOPSUKI provided a careful and convenient delivery of the packages, they really went on and beyond to make sure that our partner-weavers feel the love and care they deserve.
The love does not stop there, as VESTI is also giving love back to those who have supported us all these years with a beautiful giveaway!
#VESTIPerfectNights - a way for us to collectively reminisce the best nights of our lives pre-pandemic. It’s the VESTI way of instilling hope for the future while forging on during this difficult global health situation. To be able to provide a glimmer of happiness, fun, and motivation amidst the chaos and threat that surrounds us.
We encourage you to join us via instagram and share your #VESTIPerfectNights
To join, please visit the VESTI official instagram page here