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Start-up fund for Rachel: reopening a street-food cart after a break-in

A street-food cart in Los Angeles needs help replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators after a break-in.

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Rachel E. Ford
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Los Angeles
For four years I have run a street-food cart in Los Angeles. In June, 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 Thursday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $2,650 goes: • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $1,150 • Working capital for the first month: $730 • Initial stock: ingredients: $770 Thanks for being kind about this. - Rachel
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Rachel

  1. Small update. $2,028 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Update from Los Angeles: I made the first payment toward replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators. We're at 46% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Eli R. DavidsonID verified

    This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Los Angeles.

    • Dwi Vino Hidayat

      Rooting for you, Rachel. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Tel Aviv

      • Nathan Palmer

        Stay strong, Rachel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Thiruvananthapuram but we're thinking of you. Blessings.

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