PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (WPDE) — A food ministry in Pawleys Island is operating because of community support after its truck was stolen last year.
Every Wednesday, a small group of volunteers from the Pawleys Island Community Church hands out free hot meals to those in need.
However, their truck was discovered stolen in September of 2024.
Rather than giving up, they grabbed tables and loaded their cars.
“They continued to cook the meals, and we served out of the trunks of our cars, and we continued the ministry,” said Bevinn Hermann, a volunteer on the food truck.
The community also rallied by donating money to ensure they could get a new food truck.
“The people came together. They didn’t stop coming. And people donated money and said, ‘Oh we love the food truck, what can we do?’ And I said, ‘Just pray, God’s got this,’” said Hermann.
Inspired by their story, the owner of a food truck company agreed to sell them a new, bigger truck at his cost just a few months after theirs had been stolen.
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“Today, it’s really really a help for me. I am 72, and I’m on a fixed income. I just love being around real people, and whenever I come here, the food truck people just really really really open their hearts,” said Edna Nesmith, a regular at the food truck.
Nesmith added she enjoys coming, not just for the food, but for the volunteers who offer prayers and feel more like family.
“It was freezing cold. Today, it’s a mist of love that’s in the air. So, I’m not feeling the cold, I’m feeling the blessing from God right about now,” said Nesmith.
The volunteers on the food truck said the secret ingredient in their food is love and they’re happy to share it.
“We have fun, we go into the church the day before, like yesterday we spent five hours in the church kitchen cooking and preparing, and we came up with a menu some time ago. We wanted to do something special near Valentine’s Day to show God’s love and that’s why we decorated the trailer, just to show them they’re special,” said volunteer Renee Wente.
Today’s meal featured homemade meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables and Valentine’s Day cookies.
All the food they serve is donated.
Those looking to contribute can scan the code below to donate.
The food truck ministry is open every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the parking lot at the Baskerville Food Pantry in Pawleys Island.
They also serve various locations on Saturdays with Spanish speakers on the truck.
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