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Start-up fund for Paisley: 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 four years I have run a small grocery stall in Los Angeles. In December, 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 Monday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $4,950 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $3,150
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $720
• Shop repairs and licensing: $470
• Working capital for the first month: $610
Thank you for reading my story.
- Paisley
Updates from Paisley
Wanted to say thank you properly. 9% funded and the plan for replacing a cold-storage unit is now scheduled.
Quick update: $177 raised so far (4%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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