Charleston, SC | Phone: (843) 442-4234
Lowcountry Pay-it-Forward Café
We’re a for-profit food truck with a heart for the community — serving up Southern flavor with a side of compassion. At our truck, it’s more than just food — it’s about community, connection, and a chance to Pay It Forward. Whether you’re enjoying a meal or Paying It Forward for someone else, you’re part of something good. No red tape. Just real kindness. (Redeem one Pay-It-Forward ticket per person. Must be present to redeem.
Kindness Add-On: Pay-It-Forward Meals. Your kindness covers a meal — brighten a stranger’s day!
How it Works:
• Order something delicious for yourself — and if you’d like, pay it forward for someone else!
• You can stop by or go online to purchase a Pay-It-Forward meal.
• We’ll post the receipt so anyone in need can grab it and enjoy a meal — no questions asked.
• Feel free to add a kind message to your ticket to brighten someone’s day!
We Cater! We offer catering services and family meals by the pan.
Ragina Scott Saunders
Ragina Scott Saunders, a native of Charleston, South Carolina and proud descendant of the Gullah Geechee people, is a recognized community advocate and entrepreneur. As the founder of Destiny Community Café — South Carolina’s first and only pay-what-you-can café — she has spent decades addressing food insecurity and promoting dignity and inclusion through access to healthy, home-cooked meals.
Her innovative leadership has earned her numerous awards, including two Heroes Awards and the Jefferson Award for community service. Today, while Destiny’s Café undergoes restructuring to serve the community in new ways, the nonprofit continues its mission by sponsoring the Lowcountry Pay It Forward Café, a collaborative project with Paul Gangarosa that pilots a mobile pay-it-forward dining experience in Charleston. Ragina’s work is grounded in faith, compassion, and a lifelong dedication to building stronger, more connected communities — one plate, one person, and one act of kindness at a time.
Paul Gangarosa
I hold an Associate’s degree in Applied Technology with a focus on Computer Programming, a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal justice, and a Master’s degree in Public Health. I was a Computer Specialist for the Center for Disease Control, a Database Administrator for the Medical University of South Carolina, an Adjunct Professor for the College of Charleston, and currently operate several small businesses here in the Lowcountry.