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Help Claudia restart a small grocery stall in Seattle after floodwater
Claudia lost a cold-storage unit to floodwater and needs $3,400 to reopen a small grocery stall and support the family.
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For four years I have run a small grocery stall in Seattle. In October, floodwater 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 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $3,400 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $1,900
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $410
• Shop repairs and licensing: $350
• Working capital for the first month: $740
I hope life is good to you.
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sending good thoughts, Claudia. Shared this with my family.