Goel Provision Store

Goel Provision Store is my family’s little place in the main Shyam Park area of Sahibabad. We have been here for a long time, selling all the basic things like lentils, rice, soap, and snacks. It is a typical kirana store where the shelves are packed high with whatever people might need for their kitchens. Shyam Park is a crowded neighborhood, so there is always a line of people outside, especially in the evenings when everyone is getting milk or bread for the next day. I am usually behind the counter from early morning until about ten at night. My son helps me out during the busy hours, otherwise, I manage it myself. The store is a bit cramped because we try to stock so many different items in a small space. We know almost every customer who walks through the door by their face, and many by name. It’s not like those big supermarkets; here we talk about the weather or how the local school is doing while I weigh out the sugar or pack up some spices. The floor is a bit uneven and the ceiling fan makes a lot of noise, but it has been that way for years. We just focus on keeping the stock fresh and the prices fair for the people in Sahibabad. It is hard work with long hours, but it is a good life in a busy community where everyone knows us.