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Ivan needs a cold-storage unit to reopen a small grocery stall
Ivan has run a small grocery stall for twelve years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $1,150 will put it back on its feet.
🇷🇺 Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, Russia2,750 views
For twelve years I have run a small grocery stall in Saint Petersburg. In February, a long illness and repossession 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 2 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 $1,150 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $590
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $280
• Shop repairs and licensing: $125
• Working capital for the first month: $155
If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
- Ivan
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Best of luck. Small businesses are the heart of Saint Petersburg. Hope you're open again soon. I hope May is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Newcastle upon Tyne.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ivan.
It's all in the list in the story. replacing a cold-storage unit is the big one at $590, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Appreciate you taking the time.
Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Mombasa but we're thinking of you. Blessings.
Take care, Ivan. Hope you make a strong comeback
wishing you the best, Ivan. I hope things turn around soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Spokane.
You're not alone, Ivan. Hope the shop reopens soon.