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Lwazi needs a cold-storage unit to reopen a small grocery stall
A small grocery stall in Johannesburg needs help replacing a cold-storage unit after a long illness and repossession.
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For twelve years I have run a small grocery stall in Johannesburg. 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 Friday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $850 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $460
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $140
• Shop repairs and licensing: $65
• Working capital for the first month: $185
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Lwazi
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Hang in there, Lwazi. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together. Take care
Hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Lagos.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Lwazi.
Sure. The biggest one is replacing a cold-storage unit, $460. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. I'll keep the page updated.
You're not alone, Lwazi. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.
Keep going, Lwazi. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Johannesburg.
Good luck. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Los Angeles!