Charitable supermarket opens for business
(China Daily)
Updated: 2005-03-31 09:43

Shanghai's first charitable supermarket opened this past Sunday, the Xinmin Evening News reports.

All the products, including souvenirs with autographs from celebrities, brand backpacks, stationeries and French wine, were donated by individuals and organizations.

In the first half day alone, the market saw a turnover of more than 1,000 yuan (US$121). All the proceeds will be donated to Project Hope and other projects that aid the underaged poor.