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Start-up fund for Macharia: reopening a small grocery stall after a storm that collapsed the roof
A small grocery stall in Embakasi needs help replacing a cold-storage unit after a storm that collapsed the roof.
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For twelve years I have run a small grocery stall in Embakasi. 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 Friday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $750 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $510
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $95
• Shop repairs and licensing: $100
• Working capital for the first month: $45
Thank you so much.
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Macharia
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. replacing a cold-storage unit is the biggest at $510. Happy to explain more.
hope you make a strong comeback. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Machakos.
Keep going, Macharia. Small businesses are the heart of Embakasi. Hope you're open again soon.
Rooting for you, Macharia. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Richards Bay.