ProjectROTI - Iteration 6 - FAILURE!

The sixth iteration of the flour distribution effort failed miserably this Saturday, August 9, when volunteers from the FASTRising and Young Professionals Lahore groups were unable to find a single outlet willing to sell them 40 - 50 bags of flour. For three hours, they searched all the major markets and stores in Model Town, Garden Town, Johar Town, Township and Iqbal Town but to no avail.

On the one hand, the team was embarrassed by its failure and lack of contingency planning. On the other hand, we felt that it was important to report this failure - as an admission, but more importantly, as a bit of concrete information on the severity of the flour crisis.

We have now contacted a few mill owners who may be willing to sell us the required quantity of flour. As a back-up plan, various members will buy up small stocks (4 or 5 bags) of flour on their own during the course of the week so that come Saturday, we have at least 25 - 30 bags to distribute.