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Help Christopher restart a small grocery stall in Newport after a storm that collapsed the roof
A small grocery stall in Newport needs help replacing a cold-storage unit after a storm that collapsed the roof.
🇬🇧 NP12 1AX, Newport, Wales, United Kingdom1,222 views
For twelve years I have run a small grocery stall in Newport. In August, 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 Wednesday, 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 $3,200 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $550
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $260
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $2,390
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Christopher
6% there. I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. Thank you.
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“Take care of yourselves. I'm in Amritsar, thinking of you. - Amritsar”
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“Be well. Gave what I could this week. - Gondar”
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“Thought of Christopher all day after reading this. - Surabaya”
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“Hope things get better. Please keep us posted. - Varanasi”
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“Wish I could do more. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Leeds”
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“From my family to yours. Hope you get the rest soon. - Aberdeen”
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Hope it all works out, Christopher. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope November is when things finally get easier. God bless.
Stay strong, Christopher. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Wrocław.
keep going, Christopher. Hope the shop reopens soon. God bless.
Wishing you the best, Christopher. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Newport.
Sending strength, Christopher. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
wishing you peace, Christopher. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Warsaw but we're thinking of you. God bless.