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Start-up fund for Rodrigo: reopening a small grocery stall after a break-in
Rodrigo lost a cold-storage unit to a break-in and needs $2,100 to reopen a small grocery stall and support the family.
🇪🇸 28902, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain159 views
For six years I have run a small grocery stall in Móstoles. In August, a break-in took a cold-storage unit. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $2,100 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $1,250
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $250
• Shop repairs and licensing: $380
• Working capital for the first month: $220
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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Take care, Rodrigo. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings
good luck. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Bakersfield.
Thinking of you and your family. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Rajshahi so I could bring a meal. God bless.
Hope this works out for you. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Best of luck, Rodrigo. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Sent it to 14 people at work. Thinking of Móstoles.