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A small grocery stall in London needs help replacing a cold-storage unit after the demolition of the market.

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Mackenzie Callahan
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For nine years I have run a small grocery stall in London. In August, the demolition of the market took a cold-storage unit. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 weeks. This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment. Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $3,550 goes: • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $2,100 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $570 • Shop repairs and licensing: $410 • Working capital for the first month: $470 Glad we found this place.

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    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • Wishing you peace, Mackenzie. Hope this works out for you

    • Stay strong, Mackenzie. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Adama this morning. Greetings from Adama.

      • Wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Machakos!

        • Akash PandeyID verified

          Sending good thoughts, Mackenzie. Hope you make a strong comeback. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless

          • This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Setagaya so I could bring a meal

            • Wishing you the best. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in St. Louis donated after I showed her your page. Love from St. Louis.

              • Thinking of you and your family, Mackenzie. Hope the shop reopens soon. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

                • Best of luck, Mackenzie. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

                  • Rooting for you. Small businesses are the heart of London. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings.

                    • Thinking of you and your family, Mackenzie. I hope things turn around soon. God bless.

                      • So sorry you're going through this, Mackenzie. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best

                        • Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in București but we're thinking of you

                          • Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. Greetings from Bekasi

                            • Hope it all works out, Mackenzie. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.

                              • Thinking of you and your family, Mackenzie. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.

                                • Take care, Mackenzie. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too!

                                  • Noor Hala RahmanID verified

                                    Wishing you peace, Mackenzie. Small businesses are the heart of London. Hope you're open again soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of London.

                                    • small businesses are the heart of London. Hope you're open again soon. Please keep us posted.

                                      • Rooting for you. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted

                                        • Sending love. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 13 people at work.

                                          • sending good thoughts, Mackenzie. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Anaheim.

                                            • I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Greetings from Anaheim

                                              • shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care

                                                • Thanks for sharing this, Mackenzie. Small businesses are the heart of London. Hope you're open again soon. Put this on a community board in Wudil this morning.

                                                  • Take care, Mackenzie. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Hubballi.

                                                    • Wishing you the best, Mackenzie. Hope the shop reopens soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

                                                      • Best of luck. Small businesses are the heart of London. Hope you're open again soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.

                                                        • Thanks for sharing this. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Valencia!

                                                          • this could happen to any of us. Greetings from Naivasha

                                                            • Good luck, Mackenzie. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Campinas.

                                                              • Good luck, Mackenzie. I hope things turn around soon

                                                                • Good luck. I hope things turn around soon. After 8 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

                                                                  • Keep going. Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.

                                                                    • praying for you, Mackenzie. Hope you get there. Take care.

                                                                      • Sending good thoughts. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best

                                                                        • Hope it all works out, Mackenzie. It takes guts to ask. Well done

                                                                          • Sending good thoughts. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 18 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything

                                                                            • Hang in there, Mackenzie. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Davao City.

                                                                              • Rooting for you, Mackenzie. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of London

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