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Get Valentina back on the road: my food truck repair fund

Without my food truck Valentina can't work; a $1,250 repair would put her back on the road.

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Valentina S. Sanders
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Riverside
I make my living with my food truck. 6 weeks ago the fuel pump failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,250. Without the vehicle I earn nothing. I have been borrowing from friends to pay rent, and now I have run out of people to ask. I support my family of five. Before the breakdown I worked eleven hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next four months if I can just get the vehicle working. I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here. All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal. Where the $1,250 goes: • fuel pump replacement (parts): $930 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $200 • Towing and inspection: $120 With deep gratitude, Valentina

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    Exactly what I needed

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Neil D. SantosPhoto verified

    So sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Miami

    • thanks for sharing this, Valentina. Hope you make a strong comeback. Blessings.

      • Wishing you the best. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

        • Best of luck, Valentina. Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Riverside

          • Hang in there. Small businesses are the heart of Riverside. Hope you're open again soon.

            • Marcus G. CrawfordPhoto verified

              praying for you, Valentina. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Riverside.

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