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Start-up fund for Carla: reopening a small grocery stall after a storm that collapsed the roof
Carla lost a cold-storage unit to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $600 to reopen a small grocery stall and support the family.
🇿🇦 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa1,990 views
For fifteen years I have run a small grocery stall in Johannesburg. In April, 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 Sunday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $600 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $340
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $150
• Shop repairs and licensing: $55
• Working capital for the first month: $55
Thank you for reading my story.
- Carla
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Good luck, Carla. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Haarlem donated after I showed her your page.
so sorry you're going through this, Carla. This could happen to any of us. Love from Salem!
Thanks for sharing this. Small businesses are the heart of Johannesburg. Hope you're open again soon. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Nashik
hope you get there. Thinking of Johannesburg.
Sending strength, Carla. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. It's not much but it's yours.