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Majid needs a commercial oven to reopen a neighborhood bakery
Majid has run a neighborhood bakery for fifteen years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $1,350 will put it back on its feet.
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For fifteen years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Brescia. In August, a break-in 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 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $1,350 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $130
• Replacing a commercial oven: $930
• Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $290
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Majid
Updates from Majid
Small update. $366 so far, I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing.
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Thinking of you and your family, Majid. Gave what I could, wish it was more
You're not alone, Majid. Small businesses are the heart of Brescia. Hope you're open again soon.
Hope things get better soon, Majid. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Brescia.
Hope it all works out. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up. Take care.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to San Nicolás de los Garza so I could bring a meal. All the best.