KENT, Wash. -- A lifeline for a local food bank has been restored for good, thanks to some generous hearts.

Last week R. Place of Refuge, a food bank and food delivery service, lost its only delivery truck in a matter of minutes to a fire.

"It was a pop. Next thing you know, it was a bunch of smoke and it was (in) flames," said Kelly Carroll, founder of R. Place of Refuge.

No one was hurt the blaze, but Carroll wasn't sure all the damage had been done.

"We have hurt hearts, just knowing that there are hundreds of families that look forward to this truck pulling up," she said.

Penske Truck Leasing lent R. Place of Refuge a flatbed truck for a week in an attempt to minimize the damage as the food bank searched for a permanent solution.

The week rental has been returned, but the food bank is not out of luck. Larson Chrysler Dodge of Puyallup stepped up to help R. Place of Refuge stay in business.

"We've heard all the great things that Kelly does for all the people and we wanted to give her a token of our appreciation," said John Larson of GM Larson Automotive Group.

"It's almost like I'm dreaming or something," said Carroll, who started the food bank and delivery service six years ago. She receives daily donations of food, then hauls it to low-income families and day cares.

"Where a lot of the moms can't necessarily afford the day car, so I provide food," she said.

At Rosie's Ark in Renton, they're truly thankful.

"A majority of my income goes for food, and she has been such a blessing," said Rosemary Lee.

Now that Carroll has reliable wheels - four-wheel-drive, in fact - the random acts of kindness many rely on will continue.