But, it’s not just Baba Ka Dhaba that needs our help, there are many others who run small, local businesses to earn a living.
Now, people from all walks of life have taken to various social media platforms to rally for these street vendors and individuals who’ve suffered losses during the lockdown and due to the ongoing pandemic.
1. This 65-year-old woman from Raipur sells chole bhature for ₹20.
She is in dire need of our support as she is struggling to make ends meet due to the pandemic.
Address: In front of LIC building, Pandri, Raipur
2. Nanda Saika has a small food stall where he makes and sells chicken pakoras, alu chops and few more items in Assam.
And, he does all this with his one good hand.
3. This 90-year-old man who sells kanji vada in Agra lost his earnings and savings due to the pandemic.
Due to the pandemic, he earns only ₹200-₹300 per day.
Address: Professors colony, Kamla nagar, Agra
4. This elderly man has a small food stall in Faridabad where he offers yummy pakoras.
He hasn’t been able to earn much, given the current scenario. In case you’re wondering, the name of his food stall is ‘Bengali pakode wala’.
Address: Sector 3, Huda market, Faridabad
5. This woman runs ‘Mausi ka dhaba’ in Gujarat but, she’s low on customers due to the pandemic.
What’s on the menu? She offers chai, coffee, bataka poha, roti-sabji & dal-chawal.
6. Ravi, from Noida had to start a food stall after losing his job in a multinational corporation due to Covid-19.
7. 65-year-old Jitu Kaka, who runs a small sandwich shop in Ahmedabad needs aid and support.
Jitu kaka is low on income due to the pandemic. The name of his stall is Jayveer Sandwich where he serves a variety of sandwiches. There’s chaat on the menu also.
Address: Commerce Six Rd, opp. Tushar Complex, Kamla Society, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad
8. This elderly woman from Kerala runs a dhaba to feed her family.
But, now she is struggling to get customers and that’s affecting her livelihood.
Address: Parvathyamma’s eatery at Karimba, near Mannarkkad
9. This elderly woman has been trying to earn a living by making and selling pakoras but, she’s low on customers.
She doesn’t even have a proper food stall. She’s preparing and is trying to sell pakoras to be able to feed her family.
Address: Opposite Santoshi Maa temple, Dhubri, Assam
10. These local vendors who make diyas also need assistance and support.
This festive season, pledge to support small vendors as they need a source of income to earn a living.
11. 87-year-old Joshi uncle sells recycled bags that he stitches from leftover cloth to make ends meets.
12. 86-year-old Chhanga Lala sells jhalmuri on the streets but due to the pandemic he’s low on cash.
Do your bit and spread the word.