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Start-up fund for Yogesh: reopening a neighborhood bakery after floodwater

Yogesh lost a commercial oven to floodwater and needs $250 to reopen a neighborhood bakery and support the family.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Karnataka, India1,220 views
Yogesh N. Nayak
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Mangaluru
For three years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Mangaluru. In August, floodwater took a commercial oven. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $250 goes: โ€ข Working capital for the first month: $55 โ€ข Shop repairs and licensing: $45 โ€ข Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $150 Every share and every dollar helps. - Yogesh

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  • Any update on how things are going in Mangaluru?

    • hope things get better soon, Yogesh. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope October is when things finally get easier. God bless.

      • Crystal RiveraID verified

        Wishing you peace, Yogesh. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Mangaluru.

        • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Yogesh?

          • Hang in there, Yogesh. Looking forward to the next update.

            • Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Jeddah

              • Take care, Yogesh. Hope you make a strong comeback.

                • looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Mangaluru.

                  • praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Montego Bay.

                    • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Half-Way Tree

                      • hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.

                        • You're not alone. Hope you make a strong comeback. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.

                          • Hope it all works out, Yogesh. Hope this works out for you. Love from Cairo

                            • Javeria Sumbal NiaziVerified organizationPhoto verified

                              So sorry you're going through this, Yogesh. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.

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