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My food truck: Mary Grace's only way to earn a living
Mary Grace drives for a living in Quezon City, and a broken radiator and cooling system has stopped all income for 12 weeks.
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I make my living with my food truck. 12 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $200. 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 two daughters and my mother. Before the breakdown I worked ten hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next six 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 $200 goes:
• radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $110
• Labor charges: $40
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $20
• Towing and inspection: $30
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Hope things get better soon. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. God bless
So sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Narayanganj donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Narayanganj.
Stay strong, Mary Grace. Small businesses are the heart of Quezon City. Hope you're open again soon. God bless.
Thinking of you, Mary Grace. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Thủ Đức so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Quezon City.