About us
Serving our neighbors since 2015
A volunteer-run soup kitchen in Wellford, SC, serving free hot meals every day of the year.
Our mission
We seek to serve our community by sharing the love of Jesus and giving them food for their bodies, love for their souls and hope for the future.
Our purpose
To provide free meals to the hungry, homeless, and working poor of the Lyman, Duncan, Wellford, Startex, and Jackson areas. We share a common belief that when we serve those in need, we serve God.
Our story
Ron and Gail Eanes founded Breaking Bread For Jesus in 2015 with $0.91 and a vision. We served our first meal in December 2015, one meal a month from a mobile kitchen trailer.
Mark and Paula Patterson donated the land at 108 Astor Street, and Mark Patterson built our kitchen. We opened the doors of our own building on July 12, 2021.
Today we serve 250–350 plates every day of the year, about 90,000 plates a year. Every meal is cooked and served by volunteers and paid for by people who believe that serving people in need is serving God.
[Full story coming from Gail.]
“Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
Isaiah 6:8
Who we serve
Lyman, Duncan, Wellford, Startex, Jackson and the surrounding Upstate. Everyone is welcome at our table.
Our faith
We are not tied to a church or denomination. Several local churches support us with gifts, food and volunteers.
Jesus said, “If you love Me, feed My sheep” (John 21:17). That is why we serve.
Our leadership
Led by volunteers
Our founders and volunteer board of directors guide the ministry and serve alongside our volunteers.
Gail Eanes
Co-founder and Director
Ron Eanes
Co-founder and Board Member
David Blain
Board Chairman
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Official information
Legal name: Breaking Bread For Jesus, Inc.
Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity, tax-exempt since March 2, 2015
EIN: 47-3775159
Location: 108 Astor Street, Wellford, SC 29385
Mailing address: PO Box 430, Lyman, SC 29365
Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.