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Back to business - Ximena's comeback in Bakersfield

Ximena has run a neighborhood bakery for three years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $2,400 will put it back on its feet.

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Ximena P. Norris
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Bakersfield
For three years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Bakersfield. In January, the demolition of the market 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 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $2,400 goes: • Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $360 • Replacing a commercial oven: $1,500 • Shop repairs and licensing: $540 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Ximena
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Ximena

  1. Update from Bakersfield: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 49% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 21% now ($514). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for initial stock: flour, butter and sugar is now scheduled.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 9% now ($215). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Asher R. Duncan

    hope things get better soon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings

    • Tara L. O'Connor

      praying for you. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Gazipur donated after I showed her your page

      • Evelyn Rodriguez

        You're not alone. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Love from Lafayette

        • Mariana F. Fuentes

          Sending strength, Ximena. Hope the shop reopens soon. I hope June is when things finally get easier. God bless.

          • Olumide Musa Uba

            Hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Bakersfield.

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