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Help Michal restart a neighborhood bakery in Beersheba after a storm that collapsed the roof
Michal lost a commercial oven to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $3,600 to reopen a neighborhood bakery and support the family.
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For three years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Beersheba. In November, 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 Sunday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $3,600 goes:
• Replacing a commercial oven: $2,300
• Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $710
• Shop repairs and licensing: $280
• Working capital for the first month: $310
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Michal
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Hope things get better soon, Michal. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Michal.
Sure. The biggest one is replacing a commercial oven, $2,300. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Let me know if you want more detail.
You're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Beersheba.
Good luck, Michal. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. Love from Sacramento.
Small businesses are the heart of Beersheba. Hope you're open again soon. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care
Looking forward to the next update. Love from Memphis.
rooting for you, Michal. Hope this works out for you.
Thanks for sharing this, Michal. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking
so sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.