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Help David restart a street-food cart in Cologne after a fire in the building
A street-food cart in Cologne needs help replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators after a fire in the building.
🇩🇪 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany840 views
For three years I have run a street-food cart in Cologne. In August, a fire in the building 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 3 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 $4,200 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $2,750
• Initial stock: ingredients: $530
• Shop repairs and licensing: $230
• Working capital for the first month: $690
Thank you so much.
Updates from David
Small update. $326 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
8% there. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.
Small update. $162 so far, we've started the first stage.
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Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Cologne.
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators, advice is welcome too. Thanks for looking so closely.
Keep going. Small businesses are the heart of Cologne. Hope you're open again soon. Don't give up. Take care.