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Help Zinhle restart a small grocery stall in Richards Bay after the demolition of the market

Zinhle lost a cold-storage unit to the demolition of the market and needs $800 to reopen a small grocery stall and support the family.

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Zinhle B. Chetty
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Richards Bay
For three years I have run a small grocery stall in Richards Bay. In January, 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 3 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $800 goes: • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $250 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $230 • Shop repairs and licensing: $105 • Working capital for the first month: $215 Thanks for reading all this. - Zinhle
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Zinhle

  1. We're at 52% thanks to 11 of you. the plan for initial stock: fresh produce is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($277 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Quick update: $102 raised so far (13%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Zinhle all day after reading this.”

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    “Stay strong. Thought of Zinhle all day after reading this.”

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    “Get well soon. Thought of Zinhle all day after reading this. - Salerno”

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  • Nandini M. Krishnan

    Stay strong, Zinhle. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Richards Bay

    • Sana Noreen SandhuPhoto verified

      Wishing you the best, Zinhle. Shared this with my family

      • Anitha E. Ramachandran

        Sending strength, Zinhle. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings.

        • Emma S. Juarez

          Rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Brest.

          • Mwangi Macharia Mwakyusa

            Keep going, Zinhle. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.

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