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My food truck: Sosina's only way to earn a living
Without my food truck Sosina cannot work; a $150 repair would put her back on the road.
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I make my living with my food truck. 4 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $150. 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 family of five. 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.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $150 goes:
• transmission replacement (parts): $75
• Labor charges: $30
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $15
• Towing and inspection: $30
Every share and every dollar helps.
Updates from Sosina
We're at 30% thanks to 3 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.
17% there. I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.
- Marisol M. Galindo 🇲🇽 · $25
- Mónica W. Sánchez 🇦🇷 · $10
- Simone Romane Martin 🇫🇷 · $20
- Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $17
- Mi-sook Min-ji Hwang 🇰🇷 · $8
“Only $8 but hope it helps. - Suwon”
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hang in there. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Badagry
Good luck, Sosina. Hope the shop reopens soon
Best of luck, Sosina. Hope the shop reopens soon!
Good luck, Sosina. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Hang in there. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Put this on a community board in Jakarta Barat this morning.
Wishing you peace, Sosina. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 40 people at work.
Wishing you peace. Hope the shop reopens soon. It's not much but it's yours
Rooting for you, Sosina. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care