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Help Ikenna restart a small grocery stall in Epe after a storm that collapsed the roof
Ikenna has run a small grocery stall for six years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $600 will put it back on its feet.
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For six years I have run a small grocery stall in Epe. In November, 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 Saturday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $600 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $420
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $45
• Shop repairs and licensing: $90
• Working capital for the first month: $45
Thanks for reading all this.
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Hope it all works out. Hope you make a strong comeback. Take care
praying for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Manchester donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Epe.
Keep going, Ikenna. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Parma donated after I showed her your page
Small businesses are the heart of Epe. Hope you're open again soon. Take care
You're not alone. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 5 people at work. Thinking of Epe.
Take care, Ikenna. Shared this with my family. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Epe
Hope things get better soon, Ikenna. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Saket this morning.
sending good thoughts, Ikenna. This could happen to any of us