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Jade needs a commercial oven to reopen a neighborhood bakery
A neighborhood bakery in Rockford needs help replacing a commercial oven after a fire in the building.
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For six years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Rockford. In January, a fire in the building 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 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $3,000 goes:
• Replacing a commercial oven: $1,250
• Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $900
• Shop repairs and licensing: $430
• Working capital for the first month: $420
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good luck, Jade. Hope you make a strong comeback.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up. Thinking of Rockford.
best of luck, Jade. Hope the shop reopens soon.
Take care, Jade. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.
You're not alone, Jade. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Rockford.
Sending good thoughts, Jade. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.
this could happen to any of us. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless
Wishing you the best. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Greetings from Toledo.