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Start-up fund for Margaux: reopening a street-food cart after a break-in
Margaux has run a street-food cart for nine years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $3,350 will put it back on its feet.
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For nine years I have run a street-food cart in Paris. In December, a break-in 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 2 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.
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: $2,450
• Initial stock: ingredients: $300
• Shop repairs and licensing: $210
• Working capital for the first month: $390
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