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

A small grocery stall in Marseille needs help replacing a cold-storage unit after a long illness and repossession.

🇫🇷 Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France2,003 views
Louis Barre
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Marseille
For four years I have run a small grocery stall in Marseille. In July, 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 Thursday, and I employed 1 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $2,150 goes: • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $680 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $570 • Shop repairs and licensing: $580 • Working capital for the first month: $320 Thanks for reading all this.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Louis

  1. We're at 16% thanks to 9 of you. I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing. More news soon.

  2. Small update. $195 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Bích Thanh VuongID verified

    Hang in there, Louis. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.

    • Vishal Bhardwaj

      Thinking of you and your family, Louis. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope November is when things finally get easier

      • Mahin Mizanur DuttaQuestion

        How is Louis doing now?

        • Shapla Mousumi Islam

          So sorry you're going through this, Louis. Hope this works out for you. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

          • Adaeze Comfort Raji

            Hope you get there. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.

            • Dayo Nnamdi Igwe

              best of luck. Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

              • Manfred Müller

                sending love. Hope you get there. Blessings.

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