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Bappy needs a cold-storage unit to reopen a small grocery stall

Bappy has run a small grocery stall for six years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $400 will put it back on its feet.

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Bappy Zahid Howlader
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Gazipur
For six years I have run a small grocery stall in Gazipur. In May, a storm that collapsed the roof took a cold-storage unit. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $400 goes: • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $270 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $50 • Shop repairs and licensing: $25 • Working capital for the first month: $55 Every share and every dollar helps.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Bappy

  1. Update from Gazipur: the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. We're at 78% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 53% now ($212). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week. - Bappy

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($72 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Supriya P. Chauhan

    Sending strength. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Iași but we're thinking of you.

    • Terry Rojas

      Wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Gazipur.

      • Diya A. Rajput

        good luck, Bappy. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.

        • Grace Wiredu

          Praying for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Shreveport donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Gazipur.

          • James N. Bowman

            Hang in there, Bappy. I hope things turn around soon. After 10 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

            • Zewditu Bezawit Hailemariam

              Best of luck, Bappy. Small businesses are the heart of Gazipur. Hope you're open again soon.

              • Elena M. Guzman

                Praying for you. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Gazipur.

                • Moin Qasim Farooqi

                  Keep going, Bappy. Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Gazipur!

                  • Mykola Yuri Kovalenko

                    You're not alone, Bappy. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

                    • Emilio E. Tapia

                      Sending strength, Bappy. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

                      • Swati L. Goyal

                        Wishing you the best. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Columbia

                        • Lucy Wambui Karanja

                          Thinking of you, Bappy. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't give up!

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