Pound of Love Bakery

09/20/2026

The countdown to the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce Porches of Sumter is officially on! 🎉 A huge thank you to The Sumter Item for highlighting our journey and sharing our story with the community. Check out the feature and come hungry on October 9th!

📰 Another month, another Item Impact!

This edition is for the foodies. 🍽

This month, The Item sat down with local businesses, churches and neighbors to explore why a meal can be worth a thousand words.

Inside, you'll find:
🍕 How Pizza Lane's new owner plans to bring new life back to a Sumter favorite
🏡 A look at how homeowners and businesses embody the spirit behind Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce's Porches of Sumter
🍛Local churches are coming together to make sure Sumter High School's football team has meal to share

And much more!

Pick up a copy and dig in! 🍲

The Item Impact is free to read and available online at the link in the comments. ⬇ You can also pick up copies at The Item office at 36 W. Liberty Street.

09/07/2026

🍁The Countdown Is Officially On!🍁

There are exactly 15 days until the first official day of fall and our ovens are ready! 🍂 It may not feel like fall yet, but your favorite cozy flavors are just around the corner.
✨ Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies
✨ Sweet Potato Pound Cake
✨ Apple Caramel Pound Cake
will make their menu debut soon!

Until then enjoy the final days of summer! 🍓🫐

08/18/2026

We can't wait to be a part of this amazing event. Get your tickets for Porches of Sumter before they're gone! 🏡

🥧 Another Hospitality Host is coming BACK for Porches of Sumter 2026 presented by Farmers Telephone Cooperative and Tandem Health!

Last year, Pound of Love Bakery was a hit at the Jacksons’ home, where guests gathered to slow down, enjoy the beautiful scenery and porch, and experience the incredible hospitality shared by Derrick, Cassandra, and their son Devin.

That’s what Porches is all about. ❤️ Their generosity, love for Sumter, and passion for serving their community helped turn their stop into more than just a place to grab a bite. It became a place to gather, connect, and stay awhile.

🌟 Current Greater Sumter Chamber Members: Hospitality Host spots are still available! Restaurants, businesses, nonprofits, churches, and organizations can claim a designated porch, serve the community, and showcase their organization to hundreds of guests throughout the evening.

Hospitality Hosts receive:
• A designated porch location
• Company signage at their stop
• Recognition on printed + digital event maps
• A social media spotlight

🏡 Ready to serve up some Sumter hospitality?
PorchesOfSumter.com/hospitalityhosts


Porches of Sumter 2026 presented by FTC and Tandem Health

08/15/2026

Busy in the test kitchen this morning! Created a pistachio pound cake bite with pistachio buttercream, chocolate ganache drizzle and sprinkled with chopped pistachios. What do you guys think...... should this one make it into the rotation???? 👀👀

07/30/2026

Place your order today!

07/27/2026

Monday morning cake crush! 😍

07/13/2026

We are officially declaring Monday a "treat yourself" day with cookies! 🍪✨

07/04/2026

Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July! 🎊

06/26/2026

Although Pound of Love Bakery couldn't be at the Sumter Farmers Market today. We still had to stop by and get a little market haul! Thank you to Oswego Flowers for the beautiful arrangement, Aaron and Alysha's Farm for the fresh eggs, and Southern Belle's Kitchen, LLC. for the sweet treats. Make sure you check out all of the amazing vendors at our local market every Friday at USC Sumter.

06/16/2026

Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies! 😍