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

Vinícius has run a street-food cart for nine years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $1,050 will put it back on its feet.

🇧🇷 Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil1,102 views

Vinícius Carlos Borges

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Porto Alegre

For nine years I have run a street-food cart in Porto Alegre. In August, a fire in the building 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 Wednesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $1,050 goes: • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $550 • Initial stock: ingredients: $310 • Working capital for the first month: $190 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

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Updates from Vinícius

Quick update: $310 raised so far (30%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Vinícius

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