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Start-up fund for Felipe: reopening a street-food cart after the demolition of the market

Felipe has run a street-food cart for six years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $850 will put it back on its feet.

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Felipe Diego Farias

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Duque de Caxias

For six years I have run a street-food cart in Duque de Caxias. 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 Saturday, and I employed 1 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $850 goes: • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $280 • Initial stock: ingredients: $270 • Shop repairs and licensing: $195 • Working capital for the first month: $105 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

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