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Back to business - Nan's comeback in Montréal

A street-food cart in Montréal needs help replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators after a break-in.

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Nan Zhe Shi
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Montréal
For nine years I have run a street-food cart in Montréal. In March, 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 Wednesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $2,800 goes: • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $1,350 • Initial stock: ingredients: $590 • Shop repairs and licensing: $270 • Working capital for the first month: $590 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.

Updates from Nan

  1. We're at 17% thanks to 19 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Update from Montréal: I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing. We're at 11% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Nan

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  • Thinking of you, Nan. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I hope June is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Rohini

    • Thanks for sharing this, Nan. Shared it with a few friends.

      • So sorry you're going through this. Hope you make a strong comeback. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Montréal.

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