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Rachel needs an espresso machine and grinder to reopen a roadside café
Rachel has run a roadside café for six years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $1,350 will put it back on its feet.
🇿🇦 Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa390 views
For six years I have run a roadside café in Richards Bay. In July, a long illness and repossession took an espresso machine and grinder. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $1,350 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $830
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $175
• Shop repairs and licensing: $190
• Working capital for the first month: $155
With deep gratitude,
Rachel
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Thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.
Praying for you. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Richards Bay.
You're not alone. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.