Volunteering Knows No Age Limits
For his 7th birthday, Antonio Thomas, II wanted to celebrate turning one year older differently than other children. While most first-graders would wish for money or toys for their birthday, Antonio only had one wish — to feed people who are less fortunate and were desperately in need of a... Read Volunteering Knows No Age Limits's Story
Q&A with Board Member Rowdy Gaudet
In part of an ongoing series, we will be sharing thoughts and ideas on the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank in a Q&A format so that you can get to know our board members better and also learn how we are working to better serve those in need. We recently... Read Q&A with Board Member Rowdy Gaudet's Story
Restaurant Week 2018
Get ready Baton Rouge, because DIG’s Restaurant Week is back! From Monday, July 23, to Saturday, July 28, diners will be able to enjoy three-course meals at 50+ of Baton Rouge’s best restaurants for a fraction of the cost. Prices range from $15 – $40 per person. Even better? $2 will be donated... Read Restaurant Week 2018's Story
Top Food Items to Donate
At the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, we rely on donations to help make food available to those who face hunger across our 11-parish service area. But have you ever wondered what to donate? While we accept many food items, some nonperishable foods are better than others. Dr. Elizabeth... Read Top Food Items to Donate's Story
Q&A with Board Member Sarah Haneline
In this edition of our Q&A series, Meet our newest board member, Sarah Haneline! As a Workforce Development and Communications Specialist, she was recently chosen to represent BASF for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank's Board of Directors. Welcome a-board Sarah! What are some of your hobbies? I enjoy traveling, spending time... Read Q&A with Board Member Sarah Haneline's Story
Agency Spotlight: Woods Learning Academy
Through generous donations, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank is able to serve a variety of agencies. While most of these agencies are pantries and kitchens, some of the other agencies we serve include churches, shelters, group homes, schools and me. One of our agencies, Woods Learning Academy, is a... Read Agency Spotlight: Woods Learning Academy's Story
When Fighting Hunger Comes Full Circle
Life is a cycle of beginnings and endings, and sometimes, things come full circle when you least expect it. Once the dust settles and the path becomes clear, it seems as if there’s always been a plan for you. For KiEtha Gage, her circle has been completed through service to... Read When Fighting Hunger Comes Full Circle's Story
Alpha Kappa Alpha Hosts CANN 5K to Benefit Food Bank
The Gamma Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., in partnership with the Ivy Foundation, Inc. and the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, is pleased to announce the Changing and Advancing Nutrition Now (CANN) 5K Run/Walk. The goal of the CANN Run/Walk 5K is to promote awareness of childhood hunger... Read Alpha Kappa Alpha Hosts CANN 5K to Benefit Food Bank's Story
Signs Of Hunger
Hunger hides in many different places - it could be your next-door neighbor, your co-worker, or a student in your child’s class – but it is not always easy to identify. Often times we get wrapped up in our own lives that we don’t notice the signs of those close... Read Signs Of Hunger's Story
Q&A with Board Member Larry Denison
In this new blog series, the will introduce you to a few of the Food Bank's board members. This Q&A is with a long term board member, Larry Denison. What are some of your hobbies? Golf and watching basketball What is something that most people would not know about you?... Read Q&A with Board Member Larry Denison's Story