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Start-up fund for Theodore: reopening a street-food cart after the demolition of the market
Theodore has run a street-food cart for fifteen years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $1,400 will put it back on its feet.
🇬🇧 CV13 1NZ, Coventry, England, United Kingdom1,527 views
For fifteen years I have run a street-food cart in Coventry. In April, the demolition of the market 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 Friday, and I employed 2 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $1,400 goes:
• Initial stock: ingredients: $720
• Working capital for the first month: $480
• Shop repairs and licensing: $200
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Theodore
Updates from Theodore
Small update. $524 so far, the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled.
Update from Coventry: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 19% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Keep going, Theodore. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Keep going. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Sent it to 6 people at work.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Coventry!
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about initial stock: ingredients, advice is welcome too. Thanks, that means a lot.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Manchester.
So sorry you're going through this, Theodore. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.
stay strong, Theodore. Hope you get there.
hang in there. Hope this works out for you. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Coventry