Start-up fund for Manuel: reopening a street-food cart after a storm that collapsed the roof

For four years I have run a street-food cart in Barranquilla. In July, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 Thursday, 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $1,050 goes: • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $530 • Initial stock: ingredients: $180 • Shop repairs and licensing: $145 • Working capital for the first month: $195 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.