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Start-up fund for Sigrid: reopening a small grocery stall after a long illness and repossession
Sigrid lost a cold-storage unit to a long illness and repossession and needs $2,900 to reopen a small grocery stall and support the family.
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For six years I have run a small grocery stall in Södertälje. In August, 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 Friday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $2,900 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $1,250
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $720
• Shop repairs and licensing: $470
• Working capital for the first month: $460
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Sigrid?
Thank you. If you're in Södertälje I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.
sending strength, Sigrid. Looking forward to the next update.
Keep going, Sigrid. Looking forward to the next update.
Hope things get better soon, Sigrid. Small businesses are the heart of Södertälje. Hope you're open again soon. Wish I lived closer to Ibadan so I could bring a meal.
Shared this with my family. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless
Wishing you the best, Sigrid. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Odesa.