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Bo needs a cold-storage unit to reopen a small grocery stall
A small grocery stall in Orlando needs help replacing a cold-storage unit after a fire in the building.
🇺🇸 Florida, United States1,004 views
For nine years I have run a small grocery stall in Orlando. In June, 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 Friday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $2,700 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $1,450
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $360
• Shop repairs and licensing: $420
• Working capital for the first month: $470
Thanks for being kind about this.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Bo.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. replacing a cold-storage unit is the biggest at $1,450. Ask me anything else.
Thinking of you and your family, Bo. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.
Best of luck, Bo. Small businesses are the heart of Orlando. Hope you're open again soon. Greetings from Thiruvananthapuram