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

Shirley lost a gas stove and two refrigerators to the demolition of the market and needs $3,350 to reopen a street-food cart and support the family.

🇳🇿 New Zealand1,185 views
Shirley Fernandez
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Christchurch
For nine years I have run a street-food cart in Christchurch. In August, the demolition of the market 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 Friday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $3,350 goes: • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $2,000 • Initial stock: ingredients: $590 • Shop repairs and licensing: $300 • Working capital for the first month: $460 Every share and every dollar helps.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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