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Start-up fund for Samira: reopening a street-food cart after a break-in
Samira has run a street-food cart for fifteen years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $3,000 will put it back on its feet.
🇫🇷 Paris, Île-de-France, France3,561 views
For fifteen years I have run a street-food cart in Paris. In September, 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 Wednesday, 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 $3,000 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $1,400
• Initial stock: ingredients: $620
• Shop repairs and licensing: $440
• Working capital for the first month: $540
Thank you for reading my story.
- Samira
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Hang in there. I hope things turn around soon. I hope December is when things finally get easier. All the best
Praying for you, Samira. Shared it with a few friends. Take care.
Keep going, Samira. This could happen to any of us. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Paris
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Samira.
take care. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. Blessings!
Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Lagos
Hope things get better soon, Samira. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings.
Stay strong, Samira. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Kingston donated after I showed her your page. Blessings
Keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Los Angeles
Sending strength, Samira. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted
Hope things get better soon, Samira. This could happen to any of us. Love from Rawalpindi.
hang in there. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Paris