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Help Araceli restart a street-food cart in Mérida after the demolition of the market
A street-food cart in Mérida needs help replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators after the demolition of the market.
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For six years I have run a street-food cart in Mérida. In April, the demolition of the market 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 Thursday, and I employed 2 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $850 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $360
• Initial stock: ingredients: $105
• Shop repairs and licensing: $150
• Working capital for the first month: $235
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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Praying for you, Araceli. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Lucknow so I could bring a meal.
Hope it all works out. Small businesses are the heart of Mérida. Hope you're open again soon. I hope July is when things finally get easier.
Best of luck. Small businesses are the heart of Mérida. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Rawalpindi.
stay strong, Araceli. Shared this with my family.
So sorry you're going through this, Araceli. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Kaduna.
Hope things get better soon, Araceli. Small businesses are the heart of Mérida. Hope you're open again soon. My neighbor in Kano donated after I showed her your page. Take care.
Small businesses are the heart of Mérida. Hope you're open again soon.
Wishing you peace, Araceli. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.
Rooting for you, Araceli. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.
best of luck, Araceli. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Nha Trang.
Wishing you the best, Araceli. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
stay strong, Araceli. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We're a small family in Laval but we're thinking of you.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 6 people at work. Love from Los Angeles.