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Start-up fund for Akash: reopening a neighborhood bakery after a long illness and repossession

Akash has run a neighborhood bakery for twelve years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $3,400 will put it back on its feet.

🇺🇸 United StatesPosted Oct 1, 20263,387 views
Akash F. Thakur
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Member since Sep 26, 2026 · Rockford
For twelve years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Rockford. In August, a long illness and repossession took a commercial oven. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $3,400 goes: • Replacing a commercial oven: $2,150 • Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $350 • Shop repairs and licensing: $380 • Working capital for the first month: $520 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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  1. 55% there. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

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  • Isla C. SteeleQuestion5h ago

    is there anything that isn't money that would help Akash?

    • Akash F. ThakurOwnerAnswerPhoto verified3h ago

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing a commercial oven, advice is welcome too. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • Rashmi C. BansalID verifiedPhoto verified5h ago

    Looking forward to the next update. Love from Pune

    • Ratna Siti Siregar4h ago

      Thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Los Angeles so I could bring a meal. Love from Berlin

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