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Start-up fund for Julia: reopening a small grocery stall after floodwater
Julia has run a small grocery stall for four years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $3,100 will put it back on its feet.
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For four years I have run a small grocery stall in Yonkers. In August, floodwater 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 5 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 $3,100 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $1,400
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $350
• Shop repairs and licensing: $530
• Working capital for the first month: $820
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Julia
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Thinking of you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Yonkers.
Good luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Nuremberg donated after I showed her your page
Hope things get better soon. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. Take care.
Sending love. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
hope you make a strong comeback. Take care
Good luck, Julia. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 32 people at work. Blessings!