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Help Gerardo restart a small grocery stall in Columbus after floodwater

Gerardo lost a cold-storage unit to floodwater and needs $4,100 to reopen a small grocery stall and support the family.

🇺🇸 Columbus, Georgia, United States3,437 views
Gerardo R. Zamora
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Columbus
For nine years I have run a small grocery stall in Columbus. In June, floodwater took a cold-storage unit. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $4,100 goes: • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $2,650 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $790 • Shop repairs and licensing: $370 • Working capital for the first month: $290 Glad we found this place.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Gerardo all day after reading this. - Milan”

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  • Finn Jesse KosterID verified

    It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Niterói

    • Aubree J. HendersonPhoto verified

      a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Georgia. I'll ask around and let you know.

      • Ikenna Okechukwu Oladipo

        Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Rohini.

        • Harini B. Raman

          Hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up. Greetings from Bengaluru.

          • Arif Karim Hasan

            Rooting for you, Gerardo. I hope things turn around soon.

            • Paisley Adams

              I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Mumbai donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.

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