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.
Noida: A man starts food stall after losing job due to COVID-19, in Sector-19. Ravi says, “I was working at a multinational corporation in a tour & travels sector & used to earn well. After losing job, it was very difficult to run my family so I started this stall.” (10.10.2020) pic.twitter.com/N4aMsKfQrU
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 11, 2020
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
Jitu kaka is 65+, runs small food joint in Navrangpura. Humble, Joyful but not earning as deserving.
— Maulik Modi (@TrulyMaulik) October 10, 2020
Please go, taste his delicious, hygienic food and you’ll surely be glad of both taste and satisfaction of help. https://t.co/mFCrGiwXtI#HelpTheNeedy#BabaKaDhaba pic.twitter.com/Y1k8vmtGKq
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
Kerala Story : This old lady runs a Dhaba in order to feed her family. She doesn’t have customers & struggles to earn. It’s resilient and delicious Parvathyamma’s eatery at Karimba, near Mannarkkad.
— Aarif Shah (@aarifshaah) October 10, 2020
After Baba ka Dhaba, Keralites turn to help this elderly woman. #BabaKaDhaba pic.twitter.com/DL3n4VddA8
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
Place:- dhubri, assam.
— An. (@ayechup) October 11, 2020
Can we please make her viral like #BabaKaDhaba please!👉🏻👈🏻🙃 pic.twitter.com/PK7Pe9mTyy
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.
#BABAKADHABA trend is on. I thought that i should remind you about these #BABA and #DADI also. #Diwali2020 is coming. Let’s hope that they get sweets too. #BuyLocal. Give them a reason to smile. #ThisDiwaliGoDesi #diwali #बाबा_का_ढाबा pic.twitter.com/8mhy8uGr9Z
— Digvijay P Singh🇮🇳 (@iam_digvijay) October 8, 2020
11. 87-year-old Joshi uncle sells recycled bags that he stitches from leftover cloth to make ends meets.
Mumbai’s 87-year-old Joshi Uncle buys pieces of cloths from sofa/curtain makers and stitches them into bags that he sells for just Rs 40 to Rs 80. He sits at Phadeke Road, Dombivli.
— The Better India (@thebetterindia) October 19, 2020
Let’s show Joshi Uncle some love in these tough times, #Mumbai!
PC: @ardor_gauri pic.twitter.com/97yFhyha5Q
12. 86-year-old Chhanga Lala sells jhalmuri on the streets but due to the pandemic he’s low on cash.
Bilkul zaroor khilaoga. He smiled and made jhalmuri for me.
— The Great Indian Foodie (@tgindianfoodie) October 13, 2020
His smile might make your day 😁#thegreatindianfoodie #VocalForLocal #Faridabad pic.twitter.com/xkPhuyLiOJ
Do your bit and spread the word.