BAZNAS Channels Alfamart Consumer Spare Change into Bridge Construction in Sukabumi

Spare change from shopping, often valued at just tens or hundreds of rupiah, has been channelled into a major community asset. The National Alms Agency (BAZNAS) has utilised consumer donations collected at Alfamart convenience stores to fund the construction of a permanent bridge in Sukajaya Village, Cimanggu District, Sukabumi Regency. The Rp 300 million bridge, a result of the Alfamart Consumer Alms Programme, was inaugurated on Wednesday (29/7/2026) by BAZNAS, Alfamart, the Sukabumi Regency BAZNAS, and the Sehati Foundation. The new structure reconnects Sukajadi Village and Karang Mekar Village, restoring safe and smooth access for more than 500 families.

Director of Individual Fundraising at BAZNAS RI, H. Fitriansyah Agus Setiawan, stated that the bridge is tangible proof that even the smallest acts of charity can create significant change when managed with integrity and directed appropriately. “Many people consider small change insignificant. But when millions of consumers share through the Alfamart Consumer Alms Programme, that spare change transforms into a bridge that connects communities to education, healthcare, economic activity, and a better social life. This is the power of mutual cooperation in giving,” he said.

Separately, BAZNAS RI’s Head of Mobilisation and Fundraising, Rizaludin Kurniawan, emphasised that the programme demonstrates how public alms are returned directly to the community in the form of tangible benefits. He expressed gratitude to Alfamart customers for entrusting their donations to BAZNAS, assuring that even the smallest contributions are managed professionally, transparently, and accountably to deliver substantial impact. Sukabumi Regent Asep Japar also expressed his appreciation for the contribution, which supports infrastructure development that directly benefits residents.

Alfamart’s Regional Corporate Communication Manager, Firly Firliana, noted that the bridge is one of many benefits realised from consumer alms managed by BAZNAS. “This bridge is the result of the care shown by consumers who set aside their small change for charity. We hope the public can see that every donation, no matter how small, can create significant change when done together,” she said. Through this collaboration, BAZNAS and Alfamart aim to inspire more people to make almsgiving a daily habit, demonstrating that modest contributions can generate widespread benefits, strengthen the spirit of mutual cooperation, and provide real solutions for those in need.