Support Maíz a Mesa's Restaurant Dream

Help Us Bring Our Dreams to Life!

**Our Story:**

Hello, friends, family, and fellow food lovers! I’m Fabiola and Liz, the proud founders of Maíz a Mesa, and we need your help to take our passion for food from the local farmers market to a permanent home.

For the past 5 years we have been selling our homemade tamales at Fort Greene Farmers market. Each week, we have had the joy of sharing our family's traditional recipes with our amazing customers. Your smiles, encouraging words, and enthusiastic feedback have made every early morning and late-night preparation worth it! We have loved being a part of our local farmers market, serving our delicious tamales fresh off the steamer— from classic favorites to exciting new flavors, each tamale tells a story of heritage, love, and commitment to quality.

**Our Vision:**

With your support, we dream of opening a brick-and-mortar location where we can continue to serve you. Our vision is to create a vibrant space that not only offers our delicious tamales but also serves as a gathering place for friends and families. We want to host events, share our recipes, and create an atmosphere that celebrates food and community.

**Why We Need Your Help:**

Opening a restaurant is no small feat. We need your help to cover initial costs such as:

- **Lease and renovations:** Finding a suitable location and converting it into a cozy and inviting eatery.

- **Equipment and supplies:** Investing in kitchen equipment and quality ingredients to ensure every tamale is made with love.

- **Marketing and community outreach:** Spreading the word about our new location so we can invite even more people to experience our cuisine.

Every dollar raised will directly contribute to making our dream a reality. We have set a goal and we believe that with your support, we can reach it!

**How You Can Help:**

1. **Donate:** Any amount, big or small, gets us closer to our goal. Every contribution means the world to us.

2. **Share Our Campaign:** Please share our GoFundMe page with your friends, family, and social media communities. The more people who know about our mission, the better!

3. **Join Us at the Market:** If you're local, come visit us on Saturdays at Fort Greene Farmers market to enjoy our tamales and tell your friends about us!

**Our Commitment:**

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards in our food preparation while creating a welcoming environment for our future customers. Your support will help us fulfill our dream, allowing us to share our passion with a wider audience.

Thank you for considering donating to our campaign. We are incredibly grateful for your support and cannot wait to welcome you to our future tamale shop!

With love and gratitude,

Fabiola and Liz

Maíz a Mesa

@maizamesa

*“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu*