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Help Bithi restart a small grocery stall in London after floodwater

A small grocery stall in London needs help replacing a cold-storage unit after floodwater.

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Bithi Lamia Howlader
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London
For twelve years I have run a small grocery stall in London. In September, floodwater took a cold-storage unit. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $1,400 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $240 • Working capital for the first month: $510 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $650 Glad we found this place.

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  • Beau S. LittleID verified

    Sending good thoughts, Bithi. Your post was clear and honest. I hope January is when things finally get easier. Love from Pelotas.

    • Hope things get better soon, Bithi. Hope you get there. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care

      • Thinking of you, Bithi. Small businesses are the heart of London. Hope you're open again soon. Please keep us posted. Thinking of London.

        • Best of luck. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of London

          • Take care, Bithi. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 9 people at work. Love from Mumbai.

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