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Help Ethan restart a small grocery stall in Leeds after the demolition of the market

Ethan lost a cold-storage unit to the demolition of the market and needs $3,350 to reopen a small grocery stall and support the family.

🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom1,777 views
Ethan Mendez
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Leeds
For nine years I have run a small grocery stall in Leeds. In July, the demolition of the market took a cold-storage unit. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Thursday, 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $3,350 goes: • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $2,250 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $310 • Shop repairs and licensing: $440 • Working capital for the first month: $350 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Ethan

  1. Quick update: $865 raised so far (26%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($640 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Small update. $338 so far, I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing.

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    “You got this. Please keep us posted. - Colorado Springs”

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    “You got this. Thought of Ethan all day after reading this. - Manila”

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    “You got this. Only $62 but hope it helps. - Swansea”

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    “Hope this helps. Thought of Ethan all day after reading this. - Cầu Giấy”

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    “From my family to yours. Only $72 but hope it helps. - Laredo”

  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $58

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  • Ayaan D. Mishra

    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Leeds.

    • Achieng Rose Massawe

      keep going. Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Nha Trang this morning. God bless.

      • Noreen Zara Lodhi

        Wishing you the best, Ethan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.

        • Pradeep L. Soni

          Thinking of you and your family, Ethan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Leeds.

          • Wyatt Carrillo

            Shared this with my family. Greetings from Jakarta Selatan

            • Mousumi Maliha Sikder

              It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Pune but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Pune.

              • Noah Murphy

                Best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.

                • Pavithra A. Das

                  Take care, Ethan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update!

                  $1,719.50 raised of $3,350

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