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Start-up fund for Wesley: reopening a street-food cart after a long illness and repossession
A street-food cart in Toronto needs help replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators after a long illness and repossession.
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For four years I have run a street-food cart in Toronto. In June, 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 Thursday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $4,200 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $2,500
• Initial stock: ingredients: $940
• Shop repairs and licensing: $470
• Working capital for the first month: $290
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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Hope things get better soon. I hope things turn around soon. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.