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Back to business - Jayden's comeback in San Jose

Jayden has run a street-food cart for fifteen years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $3,550 will put it back on its feet.

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Jayden Moreno
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San Jose
For fifteen years I have run a street-food cart in San Jose. In June, 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 Sunday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $3,550 goes: โ€ข Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $2,500 โ€ข Initial stock: ingredients: $390 โ€ข Shop repairs and licensing: $660 Thank you for reading my story.
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Updates from Jayden

  1. Update from San Jose: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 21% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Jun G. Hernandez

    Rooting for you, Jayden. Looking forward to the next update. All the best

    • Eunice Grace Annan

      Good luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best

      • Hyun-jun Seung-woo ChaQuestion

        is there anything that isn't money that would help Jayden?

        • Jayden MorenoOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

          Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators, advice is welcome too.

      • Easton W. Santiago

        Keep going. I hope things turn around soon. Take care

        • Faith L. Pineda

          Hang in there, Jayden. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of San Jose

          • Lillian S. Russell

            Praying for you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.

            • Fe M. Velasco

              Keep going. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.

              • Martine Arnaud

                Thanks for sharing this, Jayden. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.

                • Ethan W. MirandaPhoto verified

                  Good luck. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best

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