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Frank needs a gas stove and two refrigerators to reopen a street-food cart
A street-food cart in Sydney needs help replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators after a storm that collapsed the roof.
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For three years I have run a street-food cart in Sydney. In May, 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 Tuesday, 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $3,550 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $1,750
• Initial stock: ingredients: $690
• Shop repairs and licensing: $680
• Working capital for the first month: $430
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
Updates from Frank
47% there. the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. Thank you.
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“Hope this helps. Hope the August deadline works out. - Latina”
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“Stay strong. Thought of Frank all day after reading this. - Caloocan”
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Take care, Frank. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update
Thinking of you and your family, Frank. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in San Diego this morning. All the best.
best of luck. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Sydney.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Frank!
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators is the biggest at $1,750. Ask me anything else.
gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together. All the best
Wishing you peace, Frank. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
You're not alone, Frank. Your post was clear and honest!
Hang in there, Frank. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Wiesbaden.
Rooting for you, Frank. Hope this works out for you. Take care
sending good thoughts, Frank. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.
Praying for you, Frank. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Wishing you peace, Frank. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Jakarta.
Praying for you, Frank. Hope you make a strong comeback. God bless.
stay strong, Frank. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.
Stay strong, Frank. Hope this works out for you.
Thinking of you and your family, Frank. Small businesses are the heart of Sydney. Hope you're open again soon. Don't give up.
You're not alone, Frank. Gave what I could, wish it was more
Thinking of you and your family, Frank. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Sydney.
Praying for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Nairobi donated after I showed her your page.
Small businesses are the heart of Sydney. Hope you're open again soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Aswan.
Hope it all works out, Frank. Hope the shop reopens soon. God bless.