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Help Quinn restart a street-food cart in London after a fire in the building
A street-food cart in London 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 London. In July, 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 Friday, and I employed 2 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $2,900 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $1,300
• Initial stock: ingredients: $640
• Shop repairs and licensing: $260
• Working capital for the first month: $700
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
Updates from Quinn
Small update. $292 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Small update. $95 so far, I made the first payment toward initial stock: ingredients.
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Small businesses are the heart of London. Hope you're open again soon. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
Wishing you the best, Quinn. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up.
Looking forward to the next update. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Los Angeles.
Good luck, Quinn. Small businesses are the heart of London. Hope you're open again soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Breda.
Sending love, Quinn. Hope you get there. God bless.