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"You kind of have to build your own. That is extremely challenging as vendors and suppliers sometimes come in and out."

Ktown for All is sourcing donations through Venmo, with account information posted to Instagram, then discreetly distributing them to dozens of street vendors to cover 30 days of rent and bills.

Founded in 1959, it is one of the oldest legacy vendors in Grand Central Market.

Already, many vendors had left because of fencing the city put up earlier this year after a gang-related shooting wounded six people.

In front of the Metropolitan Detention Center, where protesters have gathered for several days near a line of National Guard troops, one flag vendor was selling a variety for $10 a piece.