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Help Laura restart a street-food cart in Ciudad de México after a fire in the building
A street-food cart in Ciudad de México needs help replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators after a fire in the building.
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For six years I have run a street-food cart in Ciudad de México. 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 Thursday, and I employed 1 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 $850 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $490
• Initial stock: ingredients: $105
• Shop repairs and licensing: $95
• Working capital for the first month: $160
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Laura
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So sorry you're going through this, Laura. Hope you make a strong comeback. Greetings from Thrissur
Thinking of you and your family, Laura. Your post was clear and honest. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Rohini!