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Help Lucas restart a street-food cart in London after floodwater
Lucas lost a gas stove and two refrigerators to floodwater and needs $2,900 to reopen a street-food cart and support the family.
🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom1,694 views
For four years I have run a street-food cart in London. 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 Tuesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $2,900 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $510
• Initial stock: ingredients: $650
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $1,740
Thank you for reading my story.
- Lucas
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hope it all works out, Lucas. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Campinas donated after I showed her your page
sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Uberlândia
Thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Galle!
rooting for you, Lucas. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Dhaka so I could bring a meal. Take care
Rooting for you, Lucas. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Caruaru donated after I showed her your page