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Marta needs a cold-storage unit to reopen a small grocery stall
Marta lost a cold-storage unit to the demolition of the market and needs $450 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 Mekelle. In November, 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 Saturday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $450 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $220
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $90
• Shop repairs and licensing: $50
• Working capital for the first month: $90
Thanks for reading all this.
- Marta
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Thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust
Wishing you the best, Marta. Your post was clear and honest
Keep going, Marta. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. Take care