My name is Michael Fox, and Foxy Dawgs is more than a food cart — it’s a dream I’ve carried for years, and now it’s my chance to build a real future for my son.

Here’s where the money will go.

Total: $2,500

• Square POS: $200

• Permits/Licenses: $600

• Inventory: $1,200

• Merch: $500

I grew up with the grit and honesty of 90s grunge rock. Those bands didn’t care about polish — they cared about being real, about connection, about giving people something raw and unforgettable. That’s what I want Foxy Dawgs to be: gourmet hot dogs with a grunge-rock soul.

I’ve already invested in a cart and generator. I’ve written the menu — from New Haven classics like Hummel’s natural-casing hot dogs to creative spins like “Night Goat” and “Spoon Man,” plus vegan options so everyone can be part of the show. I’ve built the vision.

But this isn’t just about food. It’s about showing my son what it looks like to chase a dream, to fight for something, and to create stability out of passion. When he sees Foxy Dawgs at events , I want him to know: “My dad built that from nothing.”

Your support will help me cover the last stretch — permits, insurance, supplies, and stock — so I can take Foxy Dawgs from a vision to a reality. My funding goal is $2,500, just enough to make us official and get the cart rolling.

This isn’t charity. It’s community. By backing Foxy Dawgs, you’re helping launch something new in New Haven: food that feeds people’s stomachs, yes, but also their sense of belonging and nostalgia. You’re helping a dad show his son what resilience looks like.