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Jacob needs a gas stove and two refrigerators to reopen a street-food cart

Jacob has run a street-food cart for three years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $2,300 will put it back on its feet.

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Jacob P. Barnett
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Sacramento
For three years I have run a street-food cart in Sacramento. In June, 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 Friday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $2,300 goes: โ€ข Initial stock: ingredients: $710 โ€ข Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $1,300 โ€ข Working capital for the first month: $290 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.

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