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Fiona needs a gas stove and two refrigerators to reopen a street-food cart
Fiona lost a gas stove and two refrigerators to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $950 to reopen a street-food cart and support the family.
🇿🇦 Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa2,746 views
For three years I have run a street-food cart in Soweto. In June, 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 3 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $950 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $490
• Initial stock: ingredients: $170
• Shop repairs and licensing: $190
• Working capital for the first month: $100
Glad we found this place.
- Fiona
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Keep going, Fiona. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.
Keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. All the best.
Small businesses are the heart of Soweto. Hope you're open again soon. Take care!
Sending good thoughts, Fiona. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.
how is Fiona doing now?
best of luck. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. All the best.
sending love, Fiona. I hope things turn around soon. After 20 years in retail I know how hard it is to ask for anything
you're not alone. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't give up
Praying for you, Fiona. Hope this works out for you
sending love, Fiona. Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Obuasi.
Sending love, Fiona. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together!