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Luke needs an espresso machine and grinder to reopen a roadside café
Luke lost an espresso machine and grinder to the demolition of the market and needs $3,650 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.
🇺🇸 California, United States3,298 views
For six years I have run a roadside café in Anaheim. In August, the demolition of the market 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 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $3,650 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $2,200
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $380
• Shop repairs and licensing: $700
• Working capital for the first month: $370
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Luke
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Thanks for sharing this, Luke. Hope you make a strong comeback. God bless.
small businesses are the heart of Anaheim. Hope you're open again soon. My neighbor in Mukono donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Anaheim.
You're not alone, Luke. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Nottingham but we're thinking of you. God bless.
You're not alone, Luke. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best
Praying for you, Luke. This could happen to any of us. Love from Cape Town.
Hope it all works out, Luke. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.