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Fitria has run a street-food cart for fifteen years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $600 will put it back on its feet.

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Fitria Hakim
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Jakarta
For fifteen years I have run a street-food cart in Jakarta. In August, a long illness and repossession 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 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $600 goes: • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $320 • Initial stock: ingredients: $110 • Shop repairs and licensing: $40 • Working capital for the first month: $130 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Fitria

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  • is replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators the biggest cost or is there more coming?

    • Fitria HakimOwnerAnswer

      Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators comes first ($320) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks, that means a lot.

  • So sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Glasgow

    • Hope things get better soon. Hope you make a strong comeback. Take care.

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