In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” – Acts 20:35

His Hands Ministries is a missions oriented organization sponsored by Jonesboro First Baptist Church. Founded in the 1950’s to assist the needy in Jonesboro with clothing and household items, the agency expanded to include a food distribution in the late 1990’s before moving to a storefront location about a decade ago. 

It is presently located at 116 Jimmie Davis Blvd in Jonesboro and staffed completely by volunteers from area churches that include Baptist, Methodist and Catholic denominations. The hours of operation at 8:00 – 10:00 am every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. 

Every month, the Outreach Ministry provides food to hundreds of individuals. Last year alone they served a total of nearly 1000 families. They not only serve residents of Jackson Parish with food, they also have continued to provide free clothing and household items once a month to anyone with an ID.

The financing of the operation comes from Jonesboro First Baptist Church, North Central Baptist Association and donations from other area churches and individuals. The money received helps to purchase food as needed, pay utilities, equipment and other necessary maintenance needed to keep the facility operational. 

Food is received primarily from the Northeast Louisiana Food Bank in Monroe and through donations from area churches and individuals. An additional food provider is the Jonesboro Wal-Mart, who weekly gives items such as pastries, prepared meals and assorted meats. Periodically donations are also received from area schools and the local Scouting Organization. 

A “Fill the Pantry” program has also been started. This allows donors to provide food items that aren’t available through the food bank with suggestions posted on the FBC website and in monthly announcements. 

Anyone interested in volunteering their time or participating in the “Fill the Pantry” program is asked to call His Hands Ministries Director, Randy Layfield, at 318-533-3313.