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Start-up fund for Misaki: reopening a neighborhood bakery after the demolition of the market

Misaki has run a neighborhood bakery for nine years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $3,550 will put it back on its feet.

🇯🇵 Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan3,510 views
Misaki Taniguchi
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Kyoto
For nine years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Kyoto. In November, the demolition of the market took a commercial oven. 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 3 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 $3,550 goes: • Replacing a commercial oven: $2,500 • Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $370 • Shop repairs and licensing: $390 • Working capital for the first month: $290 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Misaki

Updates from Misaki

  1. Small update. $2,396 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Update from Kyoto: we've started the first stage. We're at 50% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Small update. $800 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Andrea D. AcostaPhoto verified

    Good luck, Misaki. Shared this with my family. Blessings.

    • Camila P. RiveraQuestionID verified

      what's already covered and what's the $3,550 for?

      • Misaki TaniguchiOwnerAnswer

        The list at the bottom is the whole picture. replacing a commercial oven is the biggest at $2,500.

    • So sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

      • Sohel AkterQuestion

        How is Misaki doing now?

        • Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't give up

          • Thinking of you, Misaki. Shared this with my family.

            • Hang in there, Misaki. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes

              • good luck, Misaki. Hope the shop reopens soon.

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