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The public has rallied in support of a Georgia father trying to make ends meet for his three children.

According to the New York Post, Augusta resident Chris Louis, 24, left his children, ages 10, 6, and 1, unattended at a McDonald's while he went to a job interview nearby.

The family reportedly walked from their apartment to the restaurant at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. Louis briefly returned to the restaurant, which has a children's play area, to check on the kids before leaving once more, a concerned McDonald's customer told authorities.

Upon arrival, Richmond County sheriffs found the children unaccompanied but unharmed before confronting Louis when he returned around 6:20 p.m. Louis does not own a vehicle and told police that he didn't want the children walking back to the apartment alone. He was taken into custody and charged with deprivation of a minor.

The situation caused an uproar on social media, with some understanding that Louis was trying to support his family, while others found his actions irresponsible.

Motivated to support Louis was Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown, who launched a GoFundMe and said that he spoke to Louis' girlfriend about their family's welfare. He also contributed $1,000 to the fundraiser.