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Valentina needs a gas stove and two refrigerators to reopen a street-food cart

Valentina has run a street-food cart for six years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $2,400 will put it back on its feet.

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Valentina E. Burns
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Tampa
For six years I have run a street-food cart in Tampa. In December, 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 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $2,400 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $710 • Shop repairs and licensing: $540 • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $1,150 If you're reading this, thank you.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Fernando G. Enriquez🇵🇭Verified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • Sapna H. Randhawa

    Thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.

    • Kennedy G. WoodPhoto verified

      wishing you peace. Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.

      • Kamrul Saif Akter

        Sending strength, Valentina. Small businesses are the heart of Tampa. Hope you're open again soon. After 27 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

        • Vanessa Antônia Prado

          wishing you peace, Valentina. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Tampa.

          • Hoa Ngân TruongPhoto verified

            So sorry you're going through this, Valentina. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Contagem

            • Anna Concetta De Luca

              Wishing you the best. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

              • Gita Mega Wardana

                Best of luck, Valentina. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.

                • Mónica Itzel Torres

                  Praying for you, Valentina. This could happen to any of us.

                  • Prakash C. Gill

                    Best of luck, Valentina. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

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