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Thomas needs a commercial oven to reopen a neighborhood bakery
A neighborhood bakery in Manchester needs help replacing a commercial oven after a break-in.
🇬🇧 M4 8LX, Manchester, England, United Kingdom4,407 views
For fifteen years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Manchester. In June, 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 Friday, and I employed 3 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 $3,250 goes:
• Replacing a commercial oven: $2,050
• Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $430
• Shop repairs and licensing: $470
• Working capital for the first month: $300
I hope life is good to you.
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So sorry you're going through this, Thomas. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care!
you're not alone, Thomas. This could happen to any of us
hope you make a strong comeback. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.
sending good thoughts, Thomas. Hope the shop reopens soon. After 16 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Manchester
Hope it all works out, Thomas. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best
Thinking of you, Thomas. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings.