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Sebastian needs a cold-storage unit to reopen a small grocery stall

Sebastian has run a small grocery stall for fifteen years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $2,800 will put it back on its feet.

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Sebastian E. Barnett
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Victoria
For fifteen years I have run a small grocery stall in Victoria. In February, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $2,800 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $310 • Working capital for the first month: $670 • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $1,820 I hope life is good to you. - Sebastian
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Sebastian

  1. Quick update: $1,017 raised so far (36%). I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $657 raised so far (23%). the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Hope this helps. Small amount but sent with love. - Wrocław”

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  • Hannah Stevens

    I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Sent it to 31 people at work

    • Alka F. Thakur

      so sorry you're going through this, Sebastian. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Take care.

      • Januka Laxmi RanaPhoto verified

        Thanks for sharing this, Sebastian. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.

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