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Help Matthew restart a fish stall in San Diego after a fire in the building

A fish stall in San Diego needs help replacing a freezer and scales after a fire in the building.

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Matthew Lynch
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San Diego
For twelve years I have run a fish stall in San Diego. In January, a fire in the building took a freezer and scales. 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 10 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 $3,500 goes: • Replacing a freezer and scales: $2,250 • Initial stock: the first catch: $290 • Shop repairs and licensing: $520 • Working capital for the first month: $440 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Matthew
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Federica Patrizia De Rosa

    Thinking of you, Matthew. Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours

    • Patrícia Larissa AlbuquerqueQuestion

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Matthew.

      • Matthew LynchOwnerAnswer

        Replacing a freezer and scales is $2,250 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. I'll keep the page updated.

    • Emilia Ramona Ionescu

      Sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Erie.

      • Kausar Anum Cheema

        Praying for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.

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