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Start-up fund for Valentina: reopening a street-food cart after a break-in
A street-food cart in San Jose needs help replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators after a break-in.
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For three years I have run a street-food cart in San Jose. In August, 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 Friday, and I employed 1 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 $3,950 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $2,550
• Shop repairs and licensing: $550
• Initial stock: ingredients: $850
Thank you for reading my story.
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what's already covered and what's the $3,950 for?
Sure. The biggest one is replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators, $2,550. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks, that means a lot.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out
Keep going, Valentina. Hope you make a strong comeback. God bless.
Thanks for sharing this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Nuremberg.
How is Valentina doing now?
Sending love. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Take care
Sending good thoughts. Hope you make a strong comeback. Greetings from Jalandhar.
Thinking of you and your family, Valentina. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings!
You're not alone, Valentina. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Thinking of you and your family. Hope you make a strong comeback. Thinking of San Jose.