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

Dipika lost a cold-storage unit to a break-in and needs $600 to reopen a small grocery stall and support the family.

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Dipika S. Jain
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Tiruchirappalli
For twelve years I have run a small grocery stall in Tiruchirappalli. In December, a break-in took a cold-storage unit. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $600 goes: • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $430 • Shop repairs and licensing: $100 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $70 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Dipika
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Dipika

  1. 66% there. I made the first payment toward replacing a cold-storage unit. Thank you.

  2. We're at 17% thanks to 6 of you. the plan for initial stock: fresh produce is now scheduled. More news soon.

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    “Thought of Dipika all day after reading this.”

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  • Fatuma Achieng Mwangi

    Sending love, Dipika. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope March is when things finally get easier. Take care

    • Sumbal Anum Baig

      Wishing you peace, Dipika. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

      • Leandro Marcos Rodrigues

        Small businesses are the heart of Tiruchirappalli. Hope you're open again soon. Greetings from Ballarat

        • Abril M. Robles

          Rooting for you, Dipika. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in New Delhi but we're thinking of you

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