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Aaliyah needs a gas stove and two refrigerators to reopen a street-food cart

A street-food cart in San Jose needs help replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators after a fire in the building.

🇺🇸 95170, San Jose, California, United States2,001 views

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For three years I have run a street-food cart in San Jose. In June, a fire in the building took a gas stove and two refrigerators. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 2 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 $2,500 goes: • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $930 • Initial stock: ingredients: $560 • Shop repairs and licensing: $530 • Working capital for the first month: $480 Thank you so much.

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Updates from Aaliyah

Quick update: $425 raised so far (17%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
We're at 5% thanks to 6 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
Thank you all. We're at 1% now ($35). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. - Aaliyah

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