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Help Jean restart a street-food cart in Toulon after floodwater
A street-food cart in Toulon needs help replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators after floodwater.
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For four years I have run a street-food cart in Toulon. 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 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $1,900 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $960
• Initial stock: ingredients: $390
• Shop repairs and licensing: $230
• Working capital for the first month: $320
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Jean
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How is Jean doing now?
keep going. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Toulon.
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators, advice is welcome too. Let me know if you want more detail.
wishing you the best, Jean. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Jean.
Sure. The biggest one is replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators, $960. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Ask me anything else.
Sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. God bless
You're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day
praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Sending good thoughts, Jean. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Toulon.
Keep going, Jean. Hope this works out for you.
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from London
hope the shop reopens soon. Please keep us posted. Blessings.
Best of luck. Hope you make a strong comeback. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best
So sorry you're going through this. Hope you get there. Thinking of Toulon.