2024 SJA vs. CHS Challenge Week

Last week, Catholic High School and St. Joseph’s Academy held their annual Challenge Day competition. The schools compete against each other in different categories throughout the week to collect points, which will determined the winning school at the end of the week. The week of Challenge Day is filled with... Read 2024 SJA vs. CHS Challenge Week's Story

Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Accepting Bids for CACFP Program

Program (CACFP) for the 2023-2024 school year. Sealed bids must be received by the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, 10600 South Choctaw Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70815, by October 19, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Information and specifications may be obtained on the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank’s website at brfoodbank.org.... Read Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Accepting Bids for CACFP Program's Story

Mobile Distribution Program Receives Critical Funding from BASF to Fight Hunger

The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Mobile Distribution program, a critical outreach project aimed at fighting hunger in areas where accessing nutritious food is difficult, is receiving a generous financial gift that will help reach more families in need. BASF, as part of their Juneteenth celebration at the Ascension Parish... Read Mobile Distribution Program Receives Critical Funding from BASF to Fight Hunger's Story

The Way of the Shepherd | Nourishing Those In Need

Shepherd’s Market, as its name suggests, provides food to those in need and follows the three responsibilities of the Shepherd: lead by offering guidance, make sure those under its care are fed, nourished, and nurtured, and tend to those who need to be restored to fullness of health. The shepherd’s... Read The Way of the Shepherd | Nourishing Those In Need's Story

Engaging Young Professionals in Our Mission of Service

For decades now, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank has been blessed to have a strong base of supporters who volunteer their time, talents, and treasures to support our mission of serving the hungry across our 11-parish service area. We are truly grateful for our supporters who span generations. From... Read Engaging Young Professionals in Our Mission of Service's Story

Bulk Packaging: How It Works & Why It Matters

Companies often look for ways to do more with less. Acquiring more product at lower costs or offering more services using less resources. When it comes to distributing food, your Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank is using innovation to do exactly that – acquiring thousands of pounds of bulk food... Read Bulk Packaging: How It Works & Why It Matters's Story

Mary’s House of Bread Providing Hope to North Baton Rouge

  In the community of North Baton Rouge, sits a unique kind of house that has been helping those less fortunate for over two decades. It’s not a traditional family home, but rather a home where hundreds of families come for food, clothing, and most of all - hope. Mary’s... Read Mary’s House of Bread Providing Hope to North Baton Rouge's Story

Stamp Out Hunger Returns

Saturday, May 13th marks the 31st anniversary and the return of America’s greatest day of giving – The National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger food drive, presented locally by Home Bank. Letter carriers walk through the community every day, often coming face to face with a sad reality... Read Stamp Out Hunger Returns's Story

Albert Fraenkel | A Legacy of Giving Back

We at the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank are heartbroken at the passing of Mr. Albert Fraenkel. He was a dedicated friend to the entire community, and he will truly be missed by everyone here at the Food Bank. As we continue to keep his family and dear friends in... Read Albert Fraenkel | A Legacy of Giving Back's Story

SJA vs. CHS Challenge Week

St. Joseph’s Academy and Catholic High School begin their traditional annual competition this week. Students from each school will compete against the opposing school to earn points. The winner of Challenge Week is determined by the school that finished with the most points which are collected throughout the week in... Read SJA vs. CHS Challenge Week's Story