Spring Break
Family's faith gives others body and soul food
Aleesa Mann/Contributing writer
Issue date: 5/31/09 Section: Cover
One day on a whim the Wrights piled into the family car and drove throughout Prince George's County, looking for a storefront for their business. The ride led them to 3229 Brinkley Road in Rosecroft Shopping Center.
That was in 2007. But the purchase required replacing a broken fan and installing a new sprinkler system, kitchen sink, and walk-in freezer, sinking them deeper into debt.
They had planned to open in January 2008, but the repairs and refurbishing pushed the grand opening to January 2009.
Sometimes, there is not enough money to pay all the bills, but something happens. That's the test, said Pastor Wright, who believes God's hand is in their business.
Relief came when the family's mobile kitchen sold on Ebay, at less than half its purchasing price. But it alllowed the Wrights to keep going on.
This is a testimony that the Lord has his hand in it and he is providing when we don't have enough, Pastor Wright recounted with the conviction of a devout Christian.
From the opening, the community took to the Wrights and their carryout. So much so that some customers affectionately call Pastor Wright Ma and Robert Wright Sr, Pa.
There was no eatery for African Americans in the vicinity, so when we came it was open arms, the community got behind us, Pa said.
The Wrights have created a comfortable, warm and friendly atmosphere for customers. Inside, a small coffee table features magazines, community newspapers and four chairs, a children's play area, and board games.
We want you to come in and feel at home, said Richard Wright. So at home that customers can bring their problems to Pastor Wright and expect a sensitive and helpful hearing. Even though it's a food service. It's a ministry too, said Richard Wright.
That was in 2007. But the purchase required replacing a broken fan and installing a new sprinkler system, kitchen sink, and walk-in freezer, sinking them deeper into debt.
They had planned to open in January 2008, but the repairs and refurbishing pushed the grand opening to January 2009.
Sometimes, there is not enough money to pay all the bills, but something happens. That's the test, said Pastor Wright, who believes God's hand is in their business.
Relief came when the family's mobile kitchen sold on Ebay, at less than half its purchasing price. But it alllowed the Wrights to keep going on.
This is a testimony that the Lord has his hand in it and he is providing when we don't have enough, Pastor Wright recounted with the conviction of a devout Christian.
From the opening, the community took to the Wrights and their carryout. So much so that some customers affectionately call Pastor Wright Ma and Robert Wright Sr, Pa.
There was no eatery for African Americans in the vicinity, so when we came it was open arms, the community got behind us, Pa said.
The Wrights have created a comfortable, warm and friendly atmosphere for customers. Inside, a small coffee table features magazines, community newspapers and four chairs, a children's play area, and board games.
We want you to come in and feel at home, said Richard Wright. So at home that customers can bring their problems to Pastor Wright and expect a sensitive and helpful hearing. Even though it's a food service. It's a ministry too, said Richard Wright.
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