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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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Sheila Valdez
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Quezon City
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.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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    “Hope this helps. Thought of Sheila all day after reading this. - Kadıköy”

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    “Hang in there. Gave what I could this week. - Dwarka”

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  • Teguh Lukman SuhartoID verified

    I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Lagos this morning.

    • Leni BeckerPhoto verified

      Hang in there. Small businesses are the heart of Quezon City. Hope you're open again soon.

      • Aisha Iman Saleh

        Wishing you the best, Sheila. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 35 people at work

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