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Start-up fund for Emilia: reopening a street-food cart after floodwater

Emilia lost a gas stove and two refrigerators to floodwater and needs $2,800 to reopen a street-food cart and support the family.

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Emilia Hermansson
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Gothenburg
For fifteen years I have run a street-food cart in Gothenburg. In August, floodwater 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 Wednesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $2,800 goes: • Initial stock: ingredients: $780 • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $1,700 • Shop repairs and licensing: $320 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.

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    “Thought of Emilia all day after reading this. - Manchester”

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    “Only $8 but hope it helps. - San Jose”

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    “Wish I could do more. My mother told me about this one. - Khon Kaen”

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    “Blessings. Thought of Emilia all day after reading this. - Epe”

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    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Emilia all day after reading this. - Riverside”

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    “Hope it all works out. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Medan”

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  • Halima Ifeoma Oladipo🇳🇬Verified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Phượng Hạnh Luong🇻🇳Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Divya T. Kamath🇮🇳Verified helper
    Amazing support system

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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

    • The list at the bottom is the whole picture. initial stock: ingredients is the biggest at $780. Good question.

  • Take care. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Hyderabad so I could bring a meal. Blessings

    • hope things get better soon, Emilia. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings

      • hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.

        • rooting for you, Emilia. Hope you get there. Thinking of Gothenburg.

          • Sending strength, Emilia. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.

            • Take care, Emilia. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 26 people at work. God bless.

              • Wishing you the best, Emilia. Hope the shop reopens soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double

                • small businesses are the heart of Gothenburg. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Surabaya.

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