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Emeka needs a commercial oven to reopen a neighborhood bakery
Emeka has run a neighborhood bakery for six years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $200 will put it back on its feet.
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For six years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Ikeja. In August, a storm that collapsed the roof took a commercial oven. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $200 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $60
• Shop repairs and licensing: $85
• Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $55
Thanks for reading all this.
- Emeka
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You're not alone. I hope things turn around soon. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Ikeja
how is Emeka doing now?
Best of luck, Emeka. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Ankara.
So sorry you're going through this, Emeka. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Kolkata but we're thinking of you. All the best
Praying for you, Emeka. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Ikeja.
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about working capital for the first month, advice is welcome too. Fair thing to want to know.
Best of luck, Emeka. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 22 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings
it takes guts to ask. Well done. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Moscow
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Varanasi this morning. Greetings from Varanasi.
Sending love, Emeka. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Kanpur.
Thanks for sharing this, Emeka. Looking forward to the next update
So sorry you're going through this, Emeka. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless.