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

A small grocery stall in El Paso needs help replacing a cold-storage unit after a storm that collapsed the roof.

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Rakesh K. Chauhan
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El Paso
For nine years I have run a small grocery stall in El Paso. In July, 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 Monday, and I employed 1 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 $3,650 goes: • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $1,850 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $710 • Shop repairs and licensing: $530 • Working capital for the first month: $560 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Rakesh

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  • Aubree T. Wells🇺🇸Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Elena R. Haynes🇦🇺Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Pimchanok Uthai Eiamsa-ard🇹🇭Verified donor
    Went above and beyond

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Rakesh.

    • It's all in the list in the story. replacing a cold-storage unit is the big one at $1,850, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for asking.

  • thinking of you and your family, Rakesh. Hope you make a strong comeback. After 16 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.

    • Hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.

      • Wishing you the best. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Spokane but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Spokane.

        • Thinking of you and your family. Small businesses are the heart of El Paso. Hope you're open again soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend

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