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Help Gabriela restart a street-food cart in Mar del Plata after floodwater
Gabriela has run a street-food cart for fifteen years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $700 will put it back on its feet.
🇦🇷 Buenos Aires, Argentina1,065 views
For fifteen years I have run a street-food cart in Mar del Plata. In July, floodwater 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 Saturday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $700 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $390
• Working capital for the first month: $140
• Shop repairs and licensing: $170
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Gabriela
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Take care, Gabriela. This could happen to any of us. Love from Coventry.
Thinking of you and your family, Gabriela. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Durgapur.
Hope things get better soon. Small businesses are the heart of Mar del Plata. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Galle.
Sending love, Gabriela. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Mombasa.
Hope things get better soon. Hope the shop reopens soon. God bless
hang in there, Gabriela. Shared this with my family.
Thinking of you. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Spanish Town this morning. Love from Spanish Town.