The power of social media remains unmatched. After people came to the rescue of Baba ka Dhaba, the street found joint in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar run by an old couple, it has now been listed on Zomato. 

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. 

Address: Lokhra, Near Bhargav hotel, Guwahati

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

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My kanji bada wale uncle 😁 He has been selling kanji badas for almost 40 years and as of today, he is 90 years old. Because of this pandemic he gets to earn only ₹250-₹300 in a day. His stall is in professors colony, Kamla nagar, Agra, near desire Bakery. I’ve been here earlier also and I hope you guys also come here, eat and help him as much as you can. You’ll find him here everyday, from 5:30pm. Also, if you know such places in Agra, DM me. I will try to meet and help them all and will tell everyone about them. All of us should help those in need. Start from your own area, your city and then see how it all changes and let’s try to highlight every story we are able to. #vocalforlocal #vocal #old #viral #supportlocal #foodvideo #viralvideos

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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

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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.

Address: Opposite Sulemani Complex, Pratapnagar Vadodara, Gujarat

6. Ravi, from Noida had to start a food stall after losing his job in a multinational corporation due to Covid-19. 

Address: Block A, Sector 19, Noida

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. 

Uncle Joshi sells bags for ₹40 to ₹80. He buys broken pieces of clothes from sofa and curtain makers and stitches these bags himself. 

Address: Phadeke Road, Dombivli, Mumbai

12. 86-year-old Chhanga Lala sells jhalmuri on the streets but due to the pandemic he’s low on cash. 

He sells jhalmuri for ₹5 and ₹10. Chhanga Baba and his daughter-in-law, who works as domestic help are the only earning members in the family.

Address: Near Sector 37 community centre, Faridabad, Haryana.

Do your bit and spread the word.