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Help Avery restart a roadside café in Manchester after a fire in the building
A roadside café in Manchester needs help replacing an espresso machine and grinder after a fire in the building.
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For three years I have run a roadside café in Manchester. In August, a fire in the building took an espresso machine and grinder. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $2,100 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $550
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $670
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $880
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Avery
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Take care, Avery. Hope the shop reopens soon. I'll check back for the next update
wishing you peace, Avery. Your post was clear and honest.
Sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Manchester
Sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out.