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Eugene needs a commercial oven to reopen a neighborhood bakery
Eugene lost a commercial oven to floodwater and needs $2,150 to reopen a neighborhood bakery and support the family.
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For three years I have run a neighborhood bakery in London. In August, floodwater 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 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $2,150 goes:
• Replacing a commercial oven: $1,050
• Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $350
• Shop repairs and licensing: $390
• Working capital for the first month: $360
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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Hope things get better soon. Hope the shop reopens soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day!
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Eugene.
It's all in the list in the story. replacing a commercial oven is the big one at $1,050, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Happy to explain more.
Thinking of you and your family, Eugene. Your post was clear and honest.
Best of luck, Eugene. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.
hope things get better soon. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Brampton.
Thinking of you and your family, Eugene. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Toledo so I could bring a meal.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Eugene?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing a commercial oven, advice is welcome too. Happy to explain more.
Sending good thoughts, Eugene. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Santos so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Cox's Bazar.
it takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. Thinking of London
Hope the shop reopens soon. Wish I lived closer to Guarulhos so I could bring a meal.
Hang in there, Eugene. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.
hope things get better soon, Eugene. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Niterói but we're thinking of you
Praying for you, Eugene. I hope things turn around soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Nha Trang.
So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Rohini.
Hope it all works out, Eugene. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Hope things get better soon, Eugene. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of London.
sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking