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Help Samuel restart a street-food cart in Augusta after the demolition of the market
Samuel lost a gas stove and two refrigerators to the demolition of the market and needs $2,900 to reopen a street-food cart and support the family.
🇺🇸 Augusta, Georgia, United States3,310 views
For three years I have run a street-food cart in Augusta. In June, 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 Saturday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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:
• Working capital for the first month: $480
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $1,700
• Initial stock: ingredients: $720
Glad we found this place.
- Samuel
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Sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Aurangabad
Hope it all works out, Samuel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.
Praying for you, Samuel. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Augusta
thinking of you and your family, Samuel. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together. Blessings
Small businesses are the heart of Augusta. Hope you're open again soon. Thinking of Augusta.