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Theodore needs a cold-storage unit to reopen a small grocery stall

Theodore lost a cold-storage unit to floodwater and needs $3,400 to reopen a small grocery stall and support the family.

🇺🇸 California, United States1,854 views
Theodore Yates
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Los Angeles
For four 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 Saturday, 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $3,400 goes: • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $2,200 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $640 • Shop repairs and licensing: $560 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Theodore
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Theodore

  1. Quick update: $2,021 raised so far (59%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Small update. $610 so far, the plan for replacing a cold-storage unit is now scheduled.

  3. Small update. $432 so far, we've started the first stage.

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    “God bless. Only $40 but hope it helps. - Dar es Salaam”

  • Ryan Kim 🇺🇸 · $30

    “From my family to yours. Hope the October deadline works out. - Oakland”

  • Rani H. Anand 🇮🇳 · $50
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  • Riley N. Pearson 🇺🇸 · $20

    “Get well soon. Thought of Theodore all day after reading this. - Erie”

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    “Hang in there. My cousin told me about this one. - Taguig”

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  • Emily B. Edwards 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Blessings. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Anaheim”

  • Hui Tian Yu 🇺🇸 · $25

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  • Hamza Usman Qureshi

    You're not alone. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Los Angeles

    • Rylee D. LawrenceID verified

      thinking of you. 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.

      • Bea L. Santos

        You're not alone, Theodore. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Accra so I could bring a meal. Blessings.

        • Fernanda Natália BarbosaID verified

          You're not alone, Theodore. Hope the shop reopens soon. Love from Juazeiro do Norte.

          • Mohammad Hossain MondalID verified

            Keep going. Hope you get there. Love from Duque de Caxias

            • Dewi Dinda SitompulPhoto verified

              Sending love. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update.

              $2,346.50 raised of $3,400

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