Gilleys Caribbean Food Truck

Gilleys Food Truck Dream

From Struggle to Flavor: Help Leon to continue Bringing Caribbean Vibes to Ulm Germany

Yea Mon! My name is Leon, and I’ve been living in Germany for the past four years. It hasn’t been easy. Despite over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing, I struggled to find stable work—mostly because I wasn’t fluent in German and lacked formal certificates. I’ve been fired more times than I can count.

After my last job loss, I told my ex-wife, “I’m done chasing jobs that don’t see me. I need to build something of my own.”

Yes, I’m divorced. Maybe it was because I couldn’t provide the way I wanted to. But instead of giving up, I chose to fight for my dream.

With just a little savings, I rented a food truck and launched **Gilleys Food Truck**—bringing Caribbean flavor and good vibes to the streets of Ulm. The cost was high, but my determination was higher.

And guess what? The people loved it.

In just a few months, I gained over 3,000 followers on Instagram. Their smiles, their comments, their support told me: *Leon, you’ve found something special.*

But banks didn’t see it that way.

Despite a solid business plan and good credit (Schufa), I was denied loans again and again. Restaurant businesses aren’t attractive to banks—but they’re everything to communities.

Now, after nearly two years of grinding, my business is growing fast. I need help to keep up.

Right now, I’m still renting a truck—but the money I pay doesn’t go toward owning it. I need a **larger, professional food truck** that I can drive myself, equipped to meet the high demand and reach more locations across Ulm.

This isn’t just about food.

It’s about creating a space where people feel joy, connection, and culture. Where every bite comes with a dose of positive energy.

I’m asking for your support to raise **€20,000** to buy my own truck and take Gilleys Food Truck to the next level.

If you believe in second chances, in flavor, in community—then I invite you to be part of this journey.

**Thank you for reading, sharing, and supporting. Let’s cook up something beautiful together.**