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Help Jonathan restart a street-food cart in Coventry after the demolition of the market

Jonathan lost a gas stove and two refrigerators to the demolition of the market and needs $2,300 to reopen a street-food cart and support the family.

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Jonathan B. Burke
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Coventry
For nine years I have run a street-food cart in Coventry. In April, the demolition of the market 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 6 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 $2,300 goes: • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $800 • Initial stock: ingredients: $620 • Shop repairs and licensing: $230 • Working capital for the first month: $650 With deep gratitude, Jonathan
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Jonathan

  1. Thank you all. We're at 31% now ($711). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. 25% there. the plan for initial stock: ingredients is now scheduled. Thank you.

  3. Update from Coventry: the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. We're at 21% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Dipu Arif BanerjeeQuestion

    how is Jonathan doing now?

    • Kiara G. Bhardwaj

      You're not alone, Jonathan. Hope you get there. God bless.

      • Priya T. Anand

        Sending love. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Dallas donated after I showed her your page. Blessings

        • Eleanor B. Crawford

          hope it all works out. Hope you make a strong comeback. My husband and I read this together.

          • Maureen N. Johnston

            praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. God bless

            • Sebastián G. Valdez

              Thanks for sharing this. Your post was clear and honest. God bless

              • Geeta N. Bajpai

                thanks for sharing this, Jonathan. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Blessings.

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