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Henry needs a cold-storage unit to reopen a small grocery stall
Henry has run a small grocery stall for three years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $3,350 will put it back on its feet.
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For three years I have run a small grocery stall in Birmingham. In November, floodwater took a cold-storage unit. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 2 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $3,350 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $1,700
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $830
• Shop repairs and licensing: $470
• Working capital for the first month: $350
If you're reading this, thank you.
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Rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Gaya.
Wishing you the best, Henry. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
Rooting for you, Henry. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Austin so I could bring a meal.
Good luck. Small businesses are the heart of Birmingham. Hope you're open again soon. All the best.
Thinking of you and your family, Henry. I hope things turn around soon!
Wishing you the best, Henry. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.
Good luck, Henry. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. Thinking of Birmingham.
Hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Sheffield
Hope you make a strong comeback. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best