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Start-up fund for Okechukwu: reopening a street-food cart after a fire in the building
Okechukwu lost a gas stove and two refrigerators to a fire in the building and needs $500 to reopen a street-food cart and support the family.
🇳🇬 Epe, Lagos, Nigeria1,343 views
For twelve years I have run a street-food cart in Epe. In July, 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 Thursday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $500 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $40
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $360
• Shop repairs and licensing: $100
Thank you so much.
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Hope you make a strong comeback. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Okechukwu?
Thank you. If you're in Epe I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.
hope you get there. Thinking of Epe.
this could happen to any of us. Thinking of Epe
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Okechukwu
Sure. The biggest one is working capital for the first month, $40. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Happy to explain more.
shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Epe
stay strong, Okechukwu. Shared this with my family. Love from Piraeus.
How is Okechukwu doing now?
Shared this with my family. Greetings from Birmingham.
So sorry you're going through this. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Casablanca
Hope it all works out, Okechukwu. Looking forward to the next update. God bless
Stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. God bless
Good luck, Okechukwu. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Epe
Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Epe
Hope things get better soon, Okechukwu. Small businesses are the heart of Epe. Hope you're open again soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.