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Ajay needs a gas stove and two refrigerators to reopen a street-food cart
Ajay has run a street-food cart for twelve years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $4,200 will put it back on its feet.
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For twelve years I have run a street-food cart in Fresno. In April, a break-in 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 Tuesday, 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $4,200 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $440
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $2,950
• Initial stock: ingredients: $810
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Ajay
We're at 30% thanks to 29 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
13% there. the plan for replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators is now scheduled. Thank you.
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So sorry you're going through this. Hope you make a strong comeback. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day
thanks for sharing this, Ajay. Your post was clear and honest. Take care.
Hope it all works out, Ajay. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
rooting for you, Ajay. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Fresno.
Sending strength. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Gold Coast so I could bring a meal