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Help Chiamaka restart a street-food cart in Gwagwalada after a storm that collapsed the roof

Chiamaka lost a gas stove and two refrigerators to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $500 to reopen a street-food cart and support the family.

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Gwagwalada, Abuja FCT, Nigeria1,641 views
Chiamaka Salami
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Gwagwalada
For three years I have run a street-food cart in Gwagwalada. 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 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 $500 goes: โ€ข Initial stock: ingredients: $110 โ€ข Working capital for the first month: $100 โ€ข Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $290 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.

Updates from Chiamaka

  1. We're at 11% thanks to 2 of you. the plan for replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators is now scheduled. More news soon.

  • Hussain Adnan Jatoi ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $5

    โ€œBest of luck! - Islamabadโ€

  • Tamaki Aoi Ando ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $17
  • Boonmee Kamol Srisai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $5

    โ€œHang in there. I'm in Bang Khen, thinking of you. - Bang Khenโ€

  • Jewel Tuhin Siddique ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50

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  • Is there any paperwork, like the equipment quote, that backs this up?

    • Chiamaka SalamiOwnerAnswerAddress verified

      I sent the equipment quote in when I posted. I'll upload a redacted copy this week. Good question.

  • Madhuri L. RanadeAddress verifiedPhoto verified

    Sending love, Chiamaka. Your post was clear and honest. After 20 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

    • Heloรญsa Larissa CoelhoQuestionAddress verified

      Any update on how things are going in Gwagwalada?

      • Sara Monica D'AngeloPhoto verified

        Sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.

        • Good luck, Chiamaka. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings.

          • Keep going, Chiamaka. Hope this works out for you. Love from Aurangabad.

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