For more than 30 years, Juan Carlos Soto has been selling traditional Pan Dulce, or sweet bread, out of a mobile bakery called Zeledons Bakery on Wheels.
An immigrant from Mexico, he built up his family business by working six days a week, 16 hours a day.Along with his nephew and business partner Erneso Botello, he's been selling his delicious pastries all over the South Bay, with customers waiting for him at every stop. Their bakery has become somewhat famous in the region after die-hard fans started posting videos of the van last summer, which turned them into social media stars.
"I was devastated. It was super sad," said one of their regulars, Julia Lopez."I just wanted to help them in any way I could. That way they could get back on their feet as soon as possible." Their story got so much attention, they even got a hefty contribution from one of their idols, comedian Gabriel Iglesias, who sent them $4,000.
Within a little over a week, they raised close to $20,000, enough for an even better van with brand new equipment. Now, they're back on the road."Now, that I think about it, that was probably God's plan," said Soto choking back tears."We have everything new. We're at a better spot, and it means a lot to us.
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