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

Jocelyn has run a street-food cart for twelve years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $2,450 will put it back on its feet.

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Jocelyn Rogers
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Liverpool
For twelve years I have run a street-food cart in Liverpool. In April, a break-in 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 Wednesday, 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 $2,450 goes: • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $860 • Initial stock: ingredients: $570 • Shop repairs and licensing: $520 • Working capital for the first month: $500 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.

Updates from Jocelyn

  1. Small update. $305 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 6% now ($152). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  3. Small update. $119 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

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Reviews

3.5(4 reviews)

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  • Sabine Renate Martin🇩🇪Verified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Josefina E. Bautista🇵🇭Verified helper
    Professional and kind

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Brigitte Simone Joly🇫🇷Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Rasha Amira Belkacem🇪🇬Verified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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  • sending good thoughts. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out

    • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Liverpool.

      • wishing you peace. Hope you make a strong comeback. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best.

        • Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Gazipur donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Gazipur.

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