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Esther needs a gas stove and two refrigerators to reopen a street-food cart
Esther lost a gas stove and two refrigerators to a break-in and needs $650 to reopen a street-food cart and support the family.
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For six years I have run a street-food cart in Embakasi. In July, 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 Saturday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $650 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $390
• Initial stock: ingredients: $60
• Shop repairs and licensing: $100
• Working capital for the first month: $100
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Bekasi so I could bring a meal. Love from Aurora.
Take care, Esther. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Oakland.