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Back to business - Lata's comeback in Nagpur
Lata has run a small grocery stall for four years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $250 will put it back on its feet.
🇮🇳 Maharashtra, IndiaPosted Oct 1, 20261,661 views
For four years I have run a small grocery stall in Nagpur. In August, floodwater took a cold-storage unit. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $250 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $60
• Working capital for the first month: $75
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $115
Thank you so much.
Updates from Lata
Quick update: $30 raised so far (12%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Lata
Good news. Because of your gifts ($173 in total) I made the first payment toward initial stock: fresh produce. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Thinking of you and your family, Lata. Small businesses are the heart of Nagpur. Hope you're open again soon. Put this on a community board in Quezon City this morning
You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope November is when things finally get easier
sending love, Lata. Hope this works out for you. Love from Seville.
praying for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Tamale!
wishing you the best. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Dublin