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Start-up fund for Mary: reopening a street-food cart after a fire in the building
Mary has run a street-food cart for nine years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $800 will put it back on its feet.
🇰🇪 Kisumu, Kisumu, Kenya2,049 views
For nine years I have run a street-food cart in Kisumu. In June, a fire in the building 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 Tuesday, 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $800 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $440
• Initial stock: ingredients: $150
• Shop repairs and licensing: $80
• Working capital for the first month: $130
I hope life is good to you.
- Mary
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Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Take care
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Kisumu
Thank you. If you're in Kisumu I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.
Hope it all works out, Mary. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Take care!
Hope it all works out, Mary. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Kanpur.
Thinking of you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Kisumu.
Best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up!
thanks for sharing this, Mary. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Kisumu