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Consuelo needs a gas stove and two refrigerators to reopen a street-food cart
Consuelo has run a street-food cart for nine years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $4,950 will put it back on its feet.
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For nine years I have run a street-food cart in Raleigh. In July, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 Friday, 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 $4,950 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $3,150
• Initial stock: ingredients: $650
• Shop repairs and licensing: $560
• Working capital for the first month: $590
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Sending good thoughts, Consuelo. Your post was clear and honest. All the best
hope it all works out. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Addis Ababa so I could bring a meal. Blessings.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Raleigh!
Stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Zaporizhzhia this morning
Thinking of you and your family, Consuelo. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.
best of luck, Consuelo. Looking forward to the next update.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Cox's Bazar.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Beersheba this morning. Blessings.
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Love from Kisumu