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Tyler needs a cold-storage unit to reopen a small grocery stall
Tyler lost a cold-storage unit to a long illness and repossession and needs $3,350 to reopen a small grocery stall and support the family.
🇺🇸 Springfield, Massachusetts, United States2,113 views
For six years I have run a small grocery stall in Springfield. In January, 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 Tuesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $3,350 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $2,200
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $410
• Shop repairs and licensing: $220
• Working capital for the first month: $520
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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Sending good thoughts, Tyler. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care
Sending strength, Tyler. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.
Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Rajshahi.
Sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust