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A neighborhood bakery in East London needs help replacing a commercial oven after a break-in.
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For nine years I have run a neighborhood bakery in East London. In November, a break-in took a commercial oven. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 weeks.
This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment.
Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $800 goes:
• Replacing a commercial oven: $520
• Shop repairs and licensing: $120
• Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $160
Thank you so much.
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Hope things get better soon. Hope you make a strong comeback. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend!
Shared this with my family. After 7 years in nursing I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Greetings from Kanpur.
hang in there. Shared this with my family. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of East London.
rooting for you. Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care!
Take care, Jacques. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend!
Take care, Jacques. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
Wishing you peace, Jacques. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope February is when things finally get easier.
Hope it all works out. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of East London.
sending good thoughts, Jacques. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Best of luck, Jacques. Hope this works out for you. All the best!
Hope things get better soon. This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted. Love from Kasarani.
Keep going, Jacques. Hope you get there. Don't give up. Blessings.
Praying for you, Jacques. Small businesses are the heart of East London. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Heliopolis.
Thinking of you and your family, Jacques. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in San Fernando donated after I showed her your page. All the best.
Stay strong, Jacques. Small businesses are the heart of East London. Hope you're open again soon. All the best
Rooting for you, Jacques. Hope the shop reopens soon. I hope February is when things finally get easier.
good luck. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Saint-Étienne this morning. Blessings!