In the eyes of Pastor Dick DeBusk, “God doesn’t throw people away.”

Thursday, Debusk, his brother Harry, retired Pastor Lloyd Whitman, Pastor Drew Gardner and others delivered care packages and food to the inmates and staff of the Grant Parish Detention Center.

About six months ago, Richard DeBusk became inspired to deliver care packages to inmates located around the DeBusks’ home area. He and his brother Harry met with Sheriff Steven McCain, who gave them his blessing to cook food and give care packages to the inmates of the Grant Parish Detention Center.

The Big Creek Baptist Association, which consists of 29 churches, became involved with the effort and helped the DeBusks by providing them with the money to get what they needed as well as putting the care packages together. Additionally, others from First Baptist Dry Prong supplied water for delivery to the detention center. The DeBusk brothers worked with their wives and families in helping prepare the food for the inmates and deputies.

When the time came for the delivery of the care packages, it was a truly joyous occasion for the inmates. They praised God and thanked the DeBusks, Pastor Whitman, Sheriff McCain and others profusely for the food and fresh personal hygiene products. Inmates and pastors shook hands and hugged.

Brother Dick DeBusk was clear that it was a “labor of love” to help those in need of hope.

“All we want to do is care and share the love of the Lord with these inmates,” said DeBusk.