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Aarón needs a gas stove and two refrigerators to reopen a street-food cart
Aarón lost a gas stove and two refrigerators to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $3,550 to reopen a street-food cart and support the family.
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For four years I have run a street-food cart in Phoenix. In September, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 Friday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $3,550 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $2,400
• Initial stock: ingredients: $730
• Shop repairs and licensing: $420
Thank you for reading my story.
- Aarón
Updates from Aarón
Update from Phoenix: I made the first payment toward initial stock: ingredients. We're at 57% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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So sorry you're going through this, Aarón. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Good luck. Hope you make a strong comeback. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Multan
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Aarón!
Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Toulon.
Sending strength. Small businesses are the heart of Phoenix. Hope you're open again soon. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Sending love, Aarón. Hope this works out for you. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
Wishing you peace, Aarón. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Shinjuku.
Thinking of you, Aarón. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted.