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Help Yu-na restart a small grocery stall in Springfield after floodwater
Yu-na lost a cold-storage unit to floodwater and needs $1,500 to reopen a small grocery stall and support the family.
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For six years I have run a small grocery stall in Springfield. In March, floodwater took a cold-storage unit. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $1,500 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $800
• Shop repairs and licensing: $330
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $370
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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Shared this with my family. Greetings from Lagos!
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Yu-na
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. working capital for the first month comes first ($800) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Ask me anything else.
Take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in San Antonio but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Springfield
So sorry you're going through this, Yu-na. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours. All the best
Thanks for sharing this, Yu-na. Small businesses are the heart of Springfield. Hope you're open again soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
Keep going, Yu-na. Hope the shop reopens soon. My husband and I read this together. All the best
Sending good thoughts, Yu-na. Your post was clear and honest. I hope June is when things finally get easier.