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

Vaibhav has run a small grocery stall for nine years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $600 will put it back on its feet.

🇮🇳 Maharashtra, India1,532 views
Vaibhav H. Chavan
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For nine years I have run a small grocery stall in Mumbai. In January, a fire in the building took a cold-storage unit. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $600 goes: • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $360 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $90 • Shop repairs and licensing: $70 • Working capital for the first month: $80 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.

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