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Phong needs a cold-storage unit to reopen a small grocery stall
Phong has run a small grocery stall for four years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $350 will put it back on its feet.
🇻🇳 Khánh Hòa, Vietnam1,367 views
For four years I have run a small grocery stall in Nha Trang. 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 6 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 $350 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $120
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $80
• Shop repairs and licensing: $80
• Working capital for the first month: $70
I hope life is good to you.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Phong.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. replacing a cold-storage unit comes first ($120) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks for asking.
You're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Ibadan.
Good luck, Phong. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Nairobi!
you're not alone, Phong. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings