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Start-up fund for Zalak: reopening a neighborhood bakery after a break-in
Zalak lost a commercial oven to a break-in and needs $350 to reopen a neighborhood bakery and support the family.
🇮🇳 Durgapur, West Bengal, India510 views
For three years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Durgapur. In July, a break-in 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 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $350 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $115
• Shop repairs and licensing: $60
• Replacing a commercial oven: $175
I hope life is good to you.
- Zalak
Updates from Zalak
Quick update: $58 raised so far (17%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Update from Durgapur: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 17% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Update from Durgapur: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 3% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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a colleague of mine might know someone for this in West Bengal. I'll ask around and let you know
Sending strength, Zalak. Your post was clear and honest.
Hope you get there. Don't give up. Greetings from Cartagena
Wishing you the best. Hope the shop reopens soon. I hope November is when things finally get easier.