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

Matilda drives for a living in Accra, and a broken rear axle has stopped all income for 8 weeks.

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Matilda Jemima Acheampong
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Accra
I make my living with my food truck. 8 weeks ago the rear axle 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 younger brothers and sisters. 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: โ€ข Labor charges: $45 โ€ข Towing and inspection: $10 โ€ข Road tax and insurance renewal: $45 With deep gratitude, Matilda

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  • Hope it all works out, Matilda. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope October is when things finally get easier

    • Hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Blessings.

      • Stay strong. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Ballarat.

        • Sending good thoughts, Matilda. Shared it with a few friends. Take care

          • Eleanor BowersID verified

            Keep going, Matilda. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.

            • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Accra!

              • Mariana K. AcostaPhoto verified

                Take care. Hope the shop reopens soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care

                • So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless

                  • Thanks for sharing this, Matilda. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.

                    • Sending good thoughts. Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings

                      • Take care, Matilda. Hope you get there.

                        • so sorry you're going through this, Matilda. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Kinondoni!

                          • hang in there, Matilda. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

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