It’s About Family Inc.

06/12/2026

Why Scholarships Exist? 🎓🤗

Because every scholarship recipient has a story of hope. A story of opportunity. A story of a student who dared to dream outside the box.

The Dr. Esaias Merritt Scholarship exists to help turn dreams into reality.

Apply for our scholarship today! Open to all U.S. Residents pursuing a trade or higher education at a college or university.

Link below and in the bio.

https://bspmerrittscholarship.org/

06/10/2026

📅Mark your calendars!

The Dr. Esaias Merritt Scholarship Ball returns on November 7, 2026 at the Augusta Marriott Convention and Conference Center!🎉🎊

An unforgettable evening of celebration, entertainment, awards, and scholarships awaits.

Stay connected as we reveal exciting details in the coming weeks and let us know how you would like to participate by clicking the link below.

🔗https://bit.ly/scholarshipball2026

Did we mention Tickets are on Sale Now?!
Get yours and your friends today!

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04/21/2026

It’s About Family Inc is moving in, on and through purpose!!!

We serve the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) weekly and very rarely close our doors!

243,711 person served since the pandemic.

Our impact in the community is evident through the CSRA neighbors we are privileged to serve weekly.

Operating hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 12-2p.

Volunteer opportunities: Monday - Thursday, 10-6p **Fridays: please call ahead to confirm times of service.

Dress code: Boots, tennis shoes or closed-toed shoes (no crocs please). Also, please dress comfortably and in layers.

304 UN Court
Grovetown GA 30813

706.305.3912

The Father’s Hands Food Pantry
Director - Dr Lesley Barnes
COO - Lady Doris Adeigbe
Logistics - Deacon Doug Hammond

aboutfamilyinc.com

[email protected]

04/17/2026

A LEAP of Faith….

The Father’s Hands Food Pantry has been operational since the pandemic, having served 245, 291 persons to date!!!

Over the past month, It’s About Family Inc has been on a quest to increase capacity and steward our resources at a greater level.

Other than the purchase of food, one of our largest monthly expenses has been renting U-hauls weekly to transport provisions from various locations to our food pantry!

Well, U-haul, we are grateful for all that you did to help us complete our mission weekly, but now it’s time to embrace one of our newest blessings!

Our newest addition, a 26’ Re**er truck!!!

PLEASE NOTE: We are still in need of partners, volunteers and finances to continue to do what we do daily!

Meanwhile, we are going to continue serving our CSRA neighbors with loving kindness and continue reducing food insecurities, one person at a time!!!

Pantry operating hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
12-2p

Please call 706.305.3912 for volunteer and partnership opportunities!

We are usually prepping, unloading, sorting and storing provisions, Monday - Friday, 10a - 6p. **Fridays times vary (please call ahead)!

Dr Lesley Barnes
304 UN Court
Grovetown, GA 30813

01/28/2026

What does it mean to partner with It’s About Family Inc?

Sometimes it’s the simple things…

Like U-Haul’s $150 certificate to help us rent a vehicle to pick up provisions from Golden Harvest Food Bank and our retail partners (Kroger’s, Food Lion, Target, & Dollar General) on a weekly basis.

We have now served over 227, 609 persons since the pandemic.

How can you help?

1. Partner with us. Give us a call at 706.305.3912 to discuss how you can help.

2. Provide a monetary gift in person or at aboutfamilyinc.com.

3. Volunteer with us Monday -Thursday, 10a-6p. Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes (boots or tennis shoes). No crocs please!

4. Share! Share! Share our posts!!!

Thanks in advance!

Dr Lesley Barnes
Director
The Father’s Hands Food Pantry
304 UN Court
Grovetown, GA 30813

706.305.3912

01/21/2026

Monday, January 19, 2026. MLK Holiday, was not a day off for The Father’s Hands Food Pantry.

Actually, it was a day of preparation with the support of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated,
Tau Epsilon Chapter, Columbia County, Georgia.

Chosen as their community service site, It’s About Family Inc. benefited from the extra hands and support received!

Between the laughs and camaraderie, we prepped shelf-stable boxes (104), toiletry bags, meat bags and pampers!

Their efforts assisted us in serving 175 families on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

As always, we are grateful any time an organization partners with us to serve our CSRA neighbors!

Please call 706.305.3912 to coordinate a volunteer community service day for your organization!

Forever Grateful!

Dr Lesley Barnes
Director
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01/21/2026

https://www.wrdw.com/2026/01/20/finding-solutions-grovetown-nonprofit-serves-225k-through-food-program/

The Father’s Hands Food Pantry
304 UN Court
Grovetown, GA 30813
706.305.3912

We serve tge CSRA community Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 12-p. Patrons may be served once a week.

Volunteers are always needed and welcome, Monday - Thursday, 10a-6p. Please dress in comfortable clothing and wear closed-toed shoes (tennis shoes or boots preferred). No crocs please!

Dr Lesley Barnes
Director
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A local nonprofit has served more than 225,000 people through its mobile food distribution program.

01/06/2026

It truly was a great year in The Father’s Hands Food pantry 2025… We have served 221, 965 since the pandemic!

In 2026, our plan is to continue to serve our CSRA neighbors on a weekly basis as long as our services are needed.

We serve the community every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 12-2p. Patrons may be served once a week (on the day of their choosing) through our drive-through food distribution site.

How can you help?

1. Monetary donations assist It’s About Family Inc in the purchase of food items from our partner, Golden Harvest Food Bank.

2. Volunteers are needed Monday through Thursday 10a-6p. We are grateful for any duration you are available to serve. Please wear closed-toed shoes (tennis shoes or boots). No crocs please. Dress comfortably in layers.

3. Share this post to help get the information to those who need it.

**Photo dump from Tuesday and Wednesday.
Christmas and New Year’s week.

Thank you for allowing us to help love, serve and build our community, one family at a time.

Dr Lesley Barnes, Director
304 UN Court
Grovetown, GA 30813

706.305.3912
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12/16/2025

As we approach the holiday season, we are grateful that you have entrusted us to serve you this year!

The Father’s Hands Food Pantry holiday schedule is as follows…

Thank you for sharing!

Dr Lesley Barnes
706.305.3912
✝️

11/18/2025

Greetings!

Yes we are open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week, 12-2p.

Please note our closure on Thanksgiving day!

Dr Barnes
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