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Help So-yeon restart a small grocery stall in Incheon after a break-in
So-yeon has run a small grocery stall for twelve years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $1,850 will put it back on its feet.
🇰🇷 Incheon, South Korea1,966 views
For twelve years I have run a small grocery stall in Incheon. In June, a break-in 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 12 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 $1,850 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $820
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $310
• Shop repairs and licensing: $440
• Working capital for the first month: $280
Thanks for being kind about this.
Updates from So-yeon
Good news. Because of your gifts ($830 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
28% there. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Thank you.
Small update. $265 so far, I made the first payment toward replacing a cold-storage unit.
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How is So-yeon doing now?
Sending good thoughts. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Bangkok donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.
You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 9 people at work. Greetings from Shinjuku.
Hope the shop reopens soon. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Hang in there, So-yeon. Small businesses are the heart of Incheon. Hope you're open again soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Incheon
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing a cold-storage unit, advice is welcome too. Good question.
Take care, So-yeon. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Sacramento.
Thinking of you. Small businesses are the heart of Incheon. Hope you're open again soon.
Is replacing a cold-storage unit the biggest cost or is there more coming?
Sure. The biggest one is replacing a cold-storage unit, $820. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Appreciate you taking the time.
keep going, So-yeon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.
Wishing you the best. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Guarulhos!
gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless
Wishing you peace, So-yeon. Hope you make a strong comeback. Put this on a community board in Warren this morning. Love from Warren.
thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest.
thanks for sharing this, So-yeon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.