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Pankaj needs an espresso machine and grinder to reopen a roadside café

Pankaj lost an espresso machine and grinder to the demolition of the market and needs $650 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.

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Pankaj B. Chaudhary

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Lucknow

For four years I have run a roadside café in Lucknow. In August, the demolition of the market took an espresso machine and grinder. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $650 goes: • Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $410 • Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $140 • Shop repairs and licensing: $40 • Working capital for the first month: $60 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.

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Updates from Pankaj

Update from Lucknow: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 13% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Update from Lucknow: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 22% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.