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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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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
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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
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.
Take care. Hope the shop reopens soon. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings
Sending love, Matthew. Hope you make a strong comeback. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Hang in there, Matthew. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Take care. Hope you make a strong comeback. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless