July 22nd 2024.
In Lakeland, Florida, there's a new craze outside of Super Choice Foods that has everyone talking. And it all started with a humble grandmother and her delicious homemade baked goods. Meet Inez Hudson, a lively 73-year-old who has been selling her delectable treats at this location since November 2018. She sets up shop three days a week and her menu is always filled with mouth-watering options like pineapple pound cake with cream cheese icing, red velvet cake, and sweet potato pie. According to Fox13, everything on her menu is made by her own two hands. Talk about impressive!
When asked about her baking skills, Hudson simply shrugs and says, "I do it all myself. I got into baking when I was very young and it's just something I like to do. As the years went by, I kept baking and selling. I actually started doing it for the church." It's clear that baking runs in her blood and it's a passion that she has been pursuing for many years.
But making these delicious treats is no easy task. Hudson usually begins her day at midnight, preparing everything from scratch. And while her business has had its ups and downs, she recently experienced a surge in customers thanks to a viral TikTok video. A local resident, known as Mannie, shared a video of Hudson and her baked goods, along with a heartfelt plea for support. The video quickly gained over 700,000 views and Mannie's message of "I don't know her, but my heart says she needs our support" struck a chord with viewers.
Mannie's act of kindness didn't stop there. He went to Super Choice Foods, purchased some of Hudson's sweet potato pies, and even gave her some extra cash. It's gestures like these that truly make a difference. Mannie explained, "That's the main reason why I made the video. I just wanted local people to support each other because that's the best rewarding experience." And his message definitely reached the community, as many people have been stopping by to show their support for the beloved "pielady".
Hudson, who is retired, relies on her cake sales to supplement her fixed income. And she couldn't do it without the generous support of Super Choice Foods owner Jimeld Zad. He kindly allows her to use the space outside of the store to sell her homemade baked goods free of charge. While Hudson dreams of one day owning her own company, she is content with her current setup at Super Choice Foods. After all, as she says, "I'm getting a little older, so I'm just happy to be here."
If you're in the Florida area, be sure to stop by Super Choice Foods and try out some of Hudson's famous homemade baked goods. You can find her outside the store at 610 W Memorial Blvd on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 11 AM to 5 PM. And don't forget to support your local community and small businesses, just like Mannie did. It's the little acts of kindness that make the biggest impact.
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