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Back to business - Pari's comeback in Siliguri
Pari has run a small grocery stall for six years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $600 will put it back on its feet.
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For six years I have run a small grocery stall in Siliguri. In September, 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 7 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 $600 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $440
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $75
• Shop repairs and licensing: $35
• Working capital for the first month: $50
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
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So sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Lahore.
Stay strong, Pari. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My neighbor in Springfield donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Springfield!
Take care. Hope this works out for you. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Siliguri.
Keep going, Pari. Hope the shop reopens soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust
Wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Rajshahi
take care, Pari. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Siliguri.
wishing you the best, Pari. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Siliguri.