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

Serhiy has run a street-food cart for fifteen years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $550 will put it back on its feet.

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Serhiy Dmytro Tkachuk
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Kyiv
For fifteen years I have run a street-food cart in Kyiv. In January, 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 Monday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $550 goes: • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $200 • Initial stock: ingredients: $95 • Shop repairs and licensing: $105 • Working capital for the first month: $150 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Serhiy

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  • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Serhiy.

    • Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators comes first ($200) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks for looking so closely.

  • Thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care

    • Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Parramatta

      • So sorry you're going through this, Serhiy. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 12 people at work. Thinking of Kyiv.

        • Sending love, Serhiy. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.

          • stay strong, Serhiy. Shared this with my family.

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