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Start-up fund for Matthew: reopening a small grocery stall after a long illness and repossession

A small grocery stall in Los Angeles needs help replacing a cold-storage unit after a long illness and repossession.

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Matthew N. Stevens
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Los Angeles
For three years I have run a small grocery stall in Los Angeles. In June, a long illness and repossession took a cold-storage unit. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Saturday, 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 $2,700 goes: • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $1,200 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $510 • Shop repairs and licensing: $400 • Working capital for the first month: $590 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Matthew
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Stephanie P. Calloway

    Hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

    • Axel Tate

      best of luck, Matthew. Hope the shop reopens soon. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Los Angeles.

      • Titilayo Amaka CokerID verified

        Take care. Hope the shop reopens soon. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings

        • Pamela Cooper

          Sending love, Matthew. Hope you make a strong comeback. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

          • Seo-jun Si-woo Sung

            Hang in there, Matthew. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

            • Lucas Antoine André

              Take care. Hope you make a strong comeback. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless

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