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Help Perla restart a neighborhood bakery in Springfield after floodwater

Perla lost a commercial oven to floodwater and needs $4,850 to reopen a neighborhood bakery and support the family.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Springfield, Missouri, United States6,203 views
Perla D. Reyes
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Springfield
For fifteen years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Springfield. 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 Sunday, and I employed 1 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 $4,850 goes: โ€ข Replacing a commercial oven: $2,850 โ€ข Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $910 โ€ข Shop repairs and licensing: $600 โ€ข Working capital for the first month: $490 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.

Updates from Perla

  1. 44% there. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

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  • how long do you have before November?

    • Perla D. ReyesOwnerAnswerID verified

      Yes November is the real date. I'm working on a few other things at the same time but this is the main hurdle. Thanks for looking so closely.

  • Wishing you peace, Perla. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

    • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Perla.

      • Perla D. ReyesOwnerAnswerID verified

        The list at the bottom is the whole picture. replacing a commercial oven is the biggest at $2,850. Fair thing to want to know.

    • Good luck, Perla. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

      • Sending love, Perla. Hope you get there!

        • Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Springfield

          $5,185 raised of $4,850

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