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Help Anthony restart a small grocery stall in Kingston after a storm that collapsed the roof

Anthony lost a cold-storage unit to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $800 to reopen a small grocery stall and support the family.

🇯🇲 Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica1,351 views
Anthony J. Bennett
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Kingston
For three years I have run a small grocery stall in Kingston. In July, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 3 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $800 goes: • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $550 • Shop repairs and licensing: $125 • Working capital for the first month: $125 With deep gratitude, Anthony
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Anthony

  1. Quick update: $317 raised so far (40%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. 23% there. the plan for replacing a cold-storage unit is now scheduled. Thank you.

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    “From my family to yours. Been where you're, it gets better. - Ann Arbor”

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    “From my family to yours. Thought of Anthony all day after reading this.”

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    “Best of luck. Small amount but sent with love. - The Hague”

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    “You got this. Thought of Anthony all day after reading this. - Mumbai”

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    “Hang in there. My cousin told me about this one. - Dundee”

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    “Thought of Anthony all day after reading this. - 6th of October City”

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    “Hope this helps. Thought of Anthony all day after reading this. - Richards Bay”

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  • Rose A. ValdezAddress verified

    Praying for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Stellenbosch so I could bring a meal

    • Fatima Amira Wahba

      Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Kingston

      • Patricia A. Ruiz

        Thinking of you and your family, Anthony. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

        • Femi Dayo Balogun

          Your post was clear and honest. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Shinjuku

          • Pavithra H. Kamath

            Thanks for sharing this. Hope the shop reopens soon. Wish I lived closer to Liverpool so I could bring a meal. Take care.

            • Itzel E. Navarro

              Thinking of you and your family, Anthony. Your post was clear and honest. Take care

              • Duha Dalia Hegazy

                Praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Dallas but we're thinking of you.

                • Dustin S. Thornton

                  good luck, Anthony. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

                  • Erica E. Mendoza

                    Wishing you peace, Anthony. Your post was clear and honest. God bless

                    • Claire Delphine Simon

                      Keep going, Anthony. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Kingston

                      • Sarah Aisha Maina

                        Hope things get better soon, Anthony. Hope you make a strong comeback. Greetings from Vancouver.

                        $823.50 raised of $800

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