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Start-up fund for Sita: reopening a fish stall after floodwater
A fish stall in Thrissur needs help replacing a freezer and scales after floodwater.
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For six years I have run a fish stall in Thrissur. In April, floodwater took a freezer and scales. 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 12 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 freezer and scales: $360
• Initial stock: the first catch: $90
• Shop repairs and licensing: $75
• Working capital for the first month: $75
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Sita
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sending good thoughts. Hope the shop reopens soon. Love from San Fernando.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sita
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. replacing a freezer and scales comes first ($360) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks for looking so closely.
Stay strong, Sita. Small businesses are the heart of Thrissur. Hope you're open again soon. My husband and I read this together
Hope you get there. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Tiruchirappalli
Hang in there, Sita. Hope this works out for you