Start-up fund for Ananya: reopening a neighborhood bakery after a fire in the building

For nine years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Vadodara. In May, 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 Wednesday, 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $350 goes: • Replacing a commercial oven: $140 • Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $85 • Shop repairs and licensing: $55 • Working capital for the first month: $70 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.