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Neelam needs a gas stove and two refrigerators to reopen a street-food cart

Neelam lost a gas stove and two refrigerators to floodwater and needs $500 to reopen a street-food cart and support the family.

🇮🇳 Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India1,711 views
Neelam M. Negi
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Aurangabad
For twelve years I have run a street-food cart in Aurangabad. In April, floodwater 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 Sunday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $500 goes: • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $260 • Initial stock: ingredients: $90 • Shop repairs and licensing: $80 • Working capital for the first month: $70 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Neelam

Updates from Neelam

  1. Quick update: $222 raised so far (44%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $147 raised so far (29%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “From my family to yours. Thought of Neelam all day after reading this. - Zapopan”

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    “Hope things get better. Thought of Neelam all day after reading this.”

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  • Kemi Joy Mba🇳🇬Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Gerardo M. Castro🇲🇽Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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    Made a real difference

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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  • how is Neelam doing now?

    • sending good thoughts. Hope the shop reopens soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Aurangabad.

      • Wishing you peace. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Bowling Green.

        • you're not alone, Neelam. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Lahore but we're thinking of you. Blessings

          • Good luck. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Savannah this morning.

            $528 raised of $500

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