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Back to business - Shilpa's comeback in Pune

Shilpa has run a street-food cart for four years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $450 will put it back on its feet.

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Shilpa M. Tripathi
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Pune
For four years I have run a street-food cart in Pune. In August, the demolition of the market took a gas stove and two refrigerators. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $450 goes: • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $155 • Initial stock: ingredients: $60 • Shop repairs and licensing: $95 • Working capital for the first month: $140 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.

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  • Hang in there, Shilpa. Looking forward to the next update.

    • Thinking of you, Shilpa. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

      • praying for you, Shilpa. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Greetings from Jakarta.

        • it takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Tlaquepaque donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.

          • Thanks for sharing this, Shilpa. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Wish I lived closer to Jakarta Barat so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Corpus Christi

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