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Help Kai restart a small grocery stall in London after the demolition of the market
A small grocery stall in London needs help replacing a cold-storage unit after the demolition of the market.
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For twelve years I have run a small grocery stall in London. In June, 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 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $3,900 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $2,350
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $440
• Shop repairs and licensing: $640
• Working capital for the first month: $470
Thank you for reading my story.
- Kai
Updates from Kai
27% there. the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. Thank you.
Update from London: we've started the first stage. We're at 14% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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sending strength, Kai. This could happen to any of us. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Small businesses are the heart of London. Hope you're open again soon. After 30 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Lagos
is there anything that isn't money that would help Kai?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing a cold-storage unit, advice is welcome too. Thanks for looking so closely.
wishing you the best. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking
Hope things get better soon, Kai. Hope you make a strong comeback. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Üsküdar but we're thinking of you
good luck. Hope the shop reopens soon. Thinking of London.
Small businesses are the heart of London. Hope you're open again soon. God bless.
Stay strong, Kai. Looking forward to the next update.
Thanks for sharing this, Kai. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Rajshahi donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of London!