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Start-up fund for Amir: reopening a street-food cart after a long illness and repossession
Amir has run a street-food cart for fifteen years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $300 will put it back on its feet.
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For fifteen years I have run a street-food cart in Salé. In August, a long illness and repossession 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 10 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $300 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $90
• Initial stock: ingredients: $135
• Working capital for the first month: $75
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Amir
Updates from Amir
Quick update: $158 raised so far (53%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Small update. $104 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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Keep going. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.