Community shops that provide a lifeline to people in housing complexes are at risk of closing due to pressure on living costs.
The business, in Fairstead, King's Lynn, Norfolk, sells clothing, toys and general merchandise, and also provides a food bank and baby box service.
Emma Bullock, a volunteer who runs the store full-time, said demand is growing but costs are rising and she can't always help when needed.
“We are in a crisis situation,” she said.
“Whatever we got [from the shop] Billing is being done just at this moment.
“Gas, electricity and our insurance have skyrocketed in price, and that's something people tend to forget, but like any business, we have to take it all into account.
“Everything has to be replenished because prices have gone up for everyone, so people aren’t donating as much as they used to.”
Ms Bullock said she had been struggling financially over the past 18 months as she tried to support people dealing with their own crises, including across King's Lynn and as far away as Downham Market.
Many store customers “spend the only 99p in the world” or buy school trousers or children's shoes for 50p.
“We're doing more work with food banks and baby boxes for mothers who can't afford things,” Block added.
“But we can't always give people what they need, because we don't have it.”
Block said it was especially heartbreaking to have to cancel family trips to tourist attractions, where the store covers entrance fees and travel expenses.
“Usually I would spend £1,000 but this year I don’t have the money,” she added.
“A lot of people are really upset and they say it was the only thing they were looking forward to.”
Despite the predicament that Brock says has taken a toll on his health, the store is keen to provide further support.
“We really need volunteers to take the pressure off during the week so we can open an extra day on Saturday,” she added.
“We are doing everything we can, but the situation is dire.”
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