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Lily needs a cold-storage unit to reopen a small grocery stall

Lily lost a cold-storage unit to floodwater and needs $1,700 to reopen a small grocery stall and support the family.

🇺🇸 Minnesota, United States699 views

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For twelve years I have run a small grocery stall in Minneapolis. In May, floodwater 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 2 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 $1,700 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $380 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $870 • Working capital for the first month: $450 I hope life is good to you.

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