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

For twelve years I have run a street-food cart in Recife. In August, 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 Saturday, and I employed 3 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $850 goes: • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $420 • Initial stock: ingredients: $130 • Shop repairs and licensing: $75 • Working capital for the first month: $225 Thank you for reading my story.