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Grace needs a gas stove and two refrigerators to reopen a street-food cart
Grace lost a gas stove and two refrigerators to a break-in and needs $4,150 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 Fresno. In August, 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 Wednesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $4,150 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $2,500
• Initial stock: ingredients: $830
• Shop repairs and licensing: $550
• Working capital for the first month: $270
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Grace
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Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Fresno
Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Niterói donated after I showed her your page. Blessings
So sorry you're going through this. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Da Nang.
best of luck, Grace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care
Thinking of you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. God bless.
Keep going, Grace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Good luck, Grace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Fresno.
stay strong, Grace. Your post was clear and honest
wishing you the best, Grace. Hope the shop reopens soon. My husband and I read this together. Love from Nagpur.