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Start-up fund for Nicolás: reopening a street-food cart after the demolition of the market
Nicolás has run a street-food cart for four years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $3,400 will put it back on its feet.
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For four years I have run a street-food cart in Aurora. In December, 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 Friday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $3,400 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $570
• Initial stock: ingredients: $690
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $2,140
Thanks for reading all this.
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We're at 49% thanks to 50 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.
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Keep going, Nicolás. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Depok.
Best of luck, Nicolás. I hope things turn around soon
Take care, Nicolás. Looking forward to the next update. All the best