Help Lucas restart a neighborhood bakery in Durham after a long illness and repossession

For nine years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Durham. In June, a long illness and repossession took a commercial oven. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 3 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $3,500 goes: • Replacing a commercial oven: $1,750 • Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $840 • Shop repairs and licensing: $490 • Working capital for the first month: $420 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Lucas