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Amanda needs a gas stove and two refrigerators to reopen a street-food cart
Amanda has run a street-food cart for nine years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $1,300 will put it back on its feet.
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For nine years I have run a street-food cart in Petrópolis. In January, 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 Thursday, and I employed 1 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 $1,300 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $870
• Initial stock: ingredients: $105
• Shop repairs and licensing: $155
• Working capital for the first month: $170
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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Hope things get better soon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Kyiv
so sorry you're going through this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to San Antonio so I could bring a meal
Hope you make a strong comeback. Love from Leicester
Hope it all works out, Amanda. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.
keep going, Amanda. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.
Thinking of you and your family. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Petrópolis.
Rooting for you. Small businesses are the heart of Petrópolis. Hope you're open again soon. Sent it to 28 people at work. Love from Ekurhuleni.