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Back to business - Andrea's comeback in Fort Worth

A street-food cart in Fort Worth needs help replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators after floodwater.

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Andrea G. Castro
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Fort Worth
For three years I have run a street-food cart in Fort Worth. In September, floodwater 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 Monday, 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 $5,250 goes: • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $3,250 • Initial stock: ingredients: $610 • Shop repairs and licensing: $720 • Working capital for the first month: $670 Every share and every dollar helps. - Andrea
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Aparecida Sônia Lima

    You're not alone, Andrea. Hope you get there. Greetings from Mangaluru.

    • Teguh Dimas EffendiQuestionID verified

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Andrea.

      • Andrea G. CastroOwnerAnswer

        Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators comes first ($3,250) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid.

    • Verónica H. Flores

      Good luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Udaipur

      • Ganesh M. NaiduID verified

        take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier!

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