Hello! I am Latwain, with my partner Lamont and we are the heart of our new upcoming restaurant Souled Out Southern Kitchen. We are working to open Souled Out Southern Kitchen in Yemassee, South Carolina. As a veteran couple, we have poured our hearts, experience, and determination into building a place where neighbors, travelers, and families can gather over comforting Southern food and warm hospitality. We recently passed inspection, which brought us one important step closer to opening our doors. Even with that progress, we are still facing a few final startup costs that we cannot cover on our own, and those costs are standing between us and opening this dream to the community.

Our biggest obstacle right now is that the hotel restrooms serving our restaurant need repairs before we can operate. Although the restrooms are part of the hotel property, their condition directly affects our ability to open the restaurant. We are also raising funds for other essential opening expenses, including our Jasper County business license, restaurant furnishings and essentials, insurance, processing fees, and other supplies we need to get started. We will use any support directly toward these business needs, and if the restroom repairs cost less than expected, the remaining funds will go toward the other listed startup expenses and essential opening supplies.

We are asking for help from anyone who believes in small businesses, good food, and community. A donation of any size would mean so much to us. If you are not able to give, sharing this fundraiser or connecting us with someone who can help with furnishings or repair services would also make a real difference. Thank you for supporting me and Chef Lamont as we work to overcome these final obstacles and finally open Souled Out Southern Kitchen.