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Start-up fund for Ruby: reopening a small grocery stall after floodwater

Ruby lost a cold-storage unit to floodwater and needs $4,100 to reopen a small grocery stall and support the family.

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Ruby D. Mills
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Los Angeles
For fifteen years I have run a small grocery stall in Los Angeles. In July, floodwater 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 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 $4,100 goes: • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $2,200 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $660 • Shop repairs and licensing: $750 • Working capital for the first month: $490 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Anderson Wellington Rodrigues

    Thinking of you, Ruby. Hope you get there. Greetings from Paris

    • Quang Khoa Quach

      Thinking of you, Ruby. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Cầu Giấy.

      • Modupe Hauwa Raji

        Keep going. Hope this works out for you. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

        • Lauren J. Graham

          I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Epe this morning. All the best.

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