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Alka needs a freezer and scales to reopen a fish stall

A fish stall in Thane needs help replacing a freezer and scales after a long illness and repossession.

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Alka E. Sidhu
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Thane
For four years I have run a fish stall in Thane. In June, a long illness and repossession took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 weeks. This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment. Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $700 goes: • Replacing a freezer and scales: $500 • Initial stock: the first catch: $115 • Shop repairs and licensing: $45 • Working capital for the first month: $40 If you're reading this, thank you. - Alka
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Alka

  1. We're at 46% thanks to 10 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($105 in total) I made the first payment toward replacing a freezer and scales. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Alka

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  • Marlene L. Cloete

    sending good thoughts, Alka. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. Love from Kediri

    • Njoroge Mwende Kato

      You're not alone, Alka. Small businesses are the heart of Thane. Hope you're open again soon. Put this on a community board in Monterrey this morning. Take care.

      • Mina Kalpana Bista

        Sending good thoughts, Alka. Hope you make a strong comeback. Thinking of Thane.

        • Pedro M. Fernandez

          Sending good thoughts, Alka. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless

          • Fang Huang

            Hope things get better soon, Alka. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My neighbor in Hialeah donated after I showed her your page. Love from Hialeah

            • Yuni Intan Wijaya

              best of luck, Alka. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Thane.

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