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My food truck: Folake's only way to earn a living

Folake's my food truck is Folake's only source of income and needs a suspension replacement costing $100.

🇳🇬 Wudil, Kano, Nigeria1,181 views
Folake Adaeze Okoro
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Wudil
I make my living with my food truck. 4 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $100. Without the vehicle I earn nothing. I have been borrowing from friends to pay rent, and now I have run out of people to ask. I support my wife and our newborn. Before the breakdown I worked eleven hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next four months if I can just get the vehicle working. I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $100 goes: • Road tax and insurance renewal: $25 • Towing and inspection: $20 • Labor charges: $55 If you're reading this, thank you.
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Folake

  1. We're at 50% thanks to 2 of you. the plan for towing and inspection is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $45 raised so far (45%). I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Update from Wudil: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 50% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

Donations

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  • Phong Thắng Ha 🇻🇳 · $8
  • Manuel K. Ramírez 🇲🇽 · $5
  • Sadie F. Fisher 🇨🇦 · $45

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    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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  • Vasile Radu Lazar

    Thanks for sharing this. Hope you get there. Greetings from Kikuyu.

    • Yvonne Postma

      Take care, Folake. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Toronto

      • Anand G. Shukla

        You're not alone, Folake. Hope the shop reopens soon. Thinking of Wudil.

        • Noémie Pauline Gaillard

          I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

          • Ignacio T. Cortés

            keep going. Small businesses are the heart of Wudil. Hope you're open again soon. Thinking of Wudil

            • Patrícia Letícia Lopes

              Sending good thoughts, Folake. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Oaxaca de Juárez!

              $58 raised of $100

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