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Back to business - Salvador's comeback in Bakersfield

Salvador has run a small grocery stall for twelve years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $4,250 will put it back on its feet.

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Salvador C. Mendoza
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Bakersfield
For twelve years I have run a small grocery stall in Bakersfield. In March, a fire in the building took a cold-storage unit. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $4,250 goes: • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $3,000 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $380 • Shop repairs and licensing: $580 • Working capital for the first month: $290 I hope life is good to you.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Débora Kelly Martins

    Take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Saint-Denis

    • Sebastian G. Stone

      Sending good thoughts. Hope you get there. Love from Aurora

      • Débora Patrícia LimaPhoto verified

        you're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Lagos so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Bakersfield.

        • Christopher C. Prescott

          So sorry you're going through this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Bakersfield.

          • Sharmin Shapla Bose

            Praying for you, Salvador. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best

            • Jayden S. Cunningham

              Sending strength, Salvador. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

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