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Help Dennis restart a street-food cart in San Francisco after a break-in
A street-food cart in San Francisco needs help replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators after a break-in.
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States1,823 views
For six years I have run a street-food cart in San Francisco. 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 1 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $1,600 goes:
• Initial stock: ingredients: $580
• Shop repairs and licensing: $640
• Working capital for the first month: $380
Thank you so much.
Updates from Dennis
Small update. $1,033 so far, the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled.
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Thinking of you and your family. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings!
Hope things get better soon, Dennis. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Piraeus donated after I showed her your page.
You're not alone, Dennis. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings
Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of San Francisco
Sending strength, Dennis. Hope you make a strong comeback. Blessings.
best of luck. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. Take care
Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up. Love from Iztapalapa
Praying for you, Dennis. Your post was clear and honest.
Wishing you peace, Dennis. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money