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Luca needs a cold-storage unit to reopen a small grocery stall
Luca lost a cold-storage unit to the demolition of the market and needs $3,850 to reopen a small grocery stall and support the family.
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For fifteen years I have run a small grocery stall in Erie. In July, 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 Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $3,850 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $520
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $840
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $2,490
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Thanks for sharing this, Luca. Shared this with my family. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Québec.
I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Thane
Wishing you the best, Luca. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Agra.