Jimmy the tamale vendor

Thanks to everyone who donated to help get Tomas through the pandemic shutdown.  He's back in his same spot on the street but needs $250 for minor dental work so we're doing a mini-fundraiser.

Jimmy's tamale cart has been in the same spot on Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood for the past 11 years, 7 days a week, 11 am - 6 pm.   Tomas named his business "Jimmy" after his 3-year old son who was crushed when their home in Salvador collapsed during a tsunami.  He and his wife were only able to save one of their two children.  His surviving son still lives in Salvador.