Blanca is a 54-year-old widow who had to take care of her children and provide them with food, clothing, and an education on her own. She and her children went through a few difficult years when they went hungry, but she never gave up and kept looking for ways to improve her situation. Blanca eventually started her own business of selling tripe and roasted potatoes. She prepares her food with great love and this business is now her primary source of income.
Blanca is requesting financial assistance so that she can buy supplies for preparing her delicious food. She hopes to improve her income.
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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Ronan Reodica. View original language description.