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Start-up fund for Sheila: reopening a street-food cart after floodwater
Sheila has run a street-food cart for six years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $800 will put it back on its feet.
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For six years I have run a street-food cart in Quezon City. In July, floodwater 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 Saturday, 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 $800 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $470
• Initial stock: ingredients: $105
• Shop repairs and licensing: $80
• Working capital for the first month: $145
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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- Esteban D. López 🇺🇸 · $25
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $10
“Hang in there. Gave what I could this week. - Dwarka”
- Irmak Melek Özkan 🇹🇷 · $100
“Hope this helps. Thought of Sheila all day after reading this. - Kadıköy”
- Yolanda T. Fernández 🇺🇸 · $50
- Vaishali P. Chheda 🇮🇳 · $7
- Jana Frieda Simon 🇩🇪 · $50
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I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Lagos this morning.
Hang in there. Small businesses are the heart of Quezon City. Hope you're open again soon.
Wishing you the best, Sheila. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 35 people at work