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Start-up fund for Thomas: reopening a neighborhood bakery after floodwater
Thomas lost a commercial oven to floodwater and needs $4,100 to reopen a neighborhood bakery and support the family.
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For four years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Buffalo. In January, floodwater 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 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $4,100 goes:
• Replacing a commercial oven: $2,650
• Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $470
• Shop repairs and licensing: $330
• Working capital for the first month: $650
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Thomas
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Thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up
Hang in there, Thomas. Small businesses are the heart of Buffalo. Hope you're open again soon.
Hope things get better soon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes