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Start-up fund for Harold: reopening a small grocery stall after a storm that collapsed the roof

A small grocery stall in Sheffield needs help replacing a cold-storage unit after a storm that collapsed the roof.

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Harold D. Fisher
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Sheffield
For nine years I have run a small grocery stall in Sheffield. In July, 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 Tuesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $3,750 goes: โ€ข Replacing a cold-storage unit: $2,150 โ€ข Initial stock: fresh produce: $750 โ€ข Shop repairs and licensing: $280 โ€ข Working capital for the first month: $570 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Harold

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3.6(16 reviews)

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  • Julia AdamsQuestion

    Is there anything that isn't money that would help Harold?

    • Harold D. FisherOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Sheffield I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.

  • Wishing you the best. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

    • Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Madrid so I could bring a meal. All the best.

      • You're not alone, Harold. Looking forward to the next update. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Take care

        • Good luck, Harold. Shared this with my family.

          • everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together

            • You're not alone, Harold. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Sheffield.

              • Hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.

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