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Start-up fund for Samuel: reopening a street-food cart after a long illness and repossession

A street-food cart in Birmingham needs help replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators after a long illness and repossession.

🇬🇧 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom701 views

Samuel Mills

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Birmingham

For fifteen years I have run a street-food cart in Birmingham. In February, a long illness and repossession 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 Monday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $1,400 goes: • Initial stock: ingredients: $680 • Shop repairs and licensing: $480 • Working capital for the first month: $240 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

#small-business #livelihood #restart

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Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.