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Benjamin needs an espresso machine and grinder to reopen a roadside café
A roadside café in Los Angeles needs help replacing an espresso machine and grinder after the demolition of the market.
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For fifteen years I have run a roadside café in Los Angeles. In June, the demolition of the market took an espresso machine and grinder. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $4,400 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $2,400
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $920
• Shop repairs and licensing: $490
• Working capital for the first month: $590
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Benjamin
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Best of luck, Benjamin. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up. Greetings from Accra
hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours.
so sorry you're going through this, Benjamin. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier
Keep going, Benjamin. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best
Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Karachi so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Los Angeles
Thanks for sharing this, Benjamin. It takes guts to ask. Well done
shared this with my family. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.
Sending good thoughts. Small businesses are the heart of Los Angeles. Hope you're open again soon. My neighbor in Los Angeles donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.
good luck, Benjamin. Small businesses are the heart of Los Angeles. Hope you're open again soon.
hope things get better soon. Hope this works out for you. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.