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Start-up fund for Srinivas: reopening a street-food cart after floodwater

Srinivas has run a street-food cart for three years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $500 will put it back on its feet.

🇮🇳 New Delhi, Delhi, India473 views
Srinivas E. Babu
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New Delhi
For three years I have run a street-food cart in New Delhi. In August, 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 Wednesday, and I employed 1 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: $370 • Initial stock: ingredients: $50 • Shop repairs and licensing: $60 • Working capital for the first month: $20 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Srinivas

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  • Sending love, Srinivas. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Wish I lived closer to Dallas so I could bring a meal. All the best.

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