Fleet Focus: Driving Miles and Creating Smiles
You have probably seen the fleet of Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank trucks on the roads with the giant red bread slice and images of happy children and families. The trucks represent the hope for a brighter future and the joyous appreciation so many food-insecure families have for the meals... Read Fleet Focus: Driving Miles and Creating Smiles's Story
Hunger Action Month Wrap-up
During the month of September, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank celebrated Hunger Action Month. Hunger Action Month is a nationwide initiative to raise awareness on the issue of hunger and to encourage others to take part in fighting it. The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank participated in multiple events... Read Hunger Action Month Wrap-up's Story
The Food Bank Receives $450,000 from Healthy Blue’s Affiliated Foundation to Continue ‘Food is Medicine’ Program
The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank announced that it has been awarded a $450,000 grant from Healthy Blue Louisiana’s affiliated Foundation to continue and expand the ‘Food is Medicine’ program. This landmark funding will amplify collaborative efforts between Healthy Blue, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and the partnering healthcare... Read The Food Bank Receives $450,000 from Healthy Blue’s Affiliated Foundation to Continue ‘Food is Medicine’ Program's Story
Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank CEO Selected to FEMA Regional Advisory Council
The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank announced today that Mike Manning, President, and CEO, will be joining the Regional Advisory Council for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 6. Council members consist of representatives of state, local, and tribal governments along with non-profit leaders who advise FEMA on emergency... Read Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank CEO Selected to FEMA Regional Advisory Council's Story
HOPE Ministries Providing More Than Just Food for Families
With summer break now coming to an end, many children will be returning to school. And for families struggling with food insecurity, it couldn’t come soon enough. Summer means higher food costs for families because kids can't access meals while not in school. Despite the challenges the summer brings, one... Read HOPE Ministries Providing More Than Just Food for Families's Story
Warehouse Office Expansion Sets Stage for Growth to Food Programs
This summer the Food Bank underwent some major changes to its office space. The office was recently expanded to allow for the growth of departments and create opportunities for additions to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank staff. The expansion included the addition of 12 cubicles, two offices, and a... Read Warehouse Office Expansion Sets Stage for Growth to Food Programs's Story
New Website Enhancements Eases the Way for People to Find Help
The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank is proud to announce the launch of a completely new website at brfoodbank.org. With a whole new look and interface designed specifically with you in mind, you can choose your experience on accessing information to find food, volunteering, and becoming a donor. Our new... Read New Website Enhancements Eases the Way for People to Find Help's Story
School BackPack Program in Livingston Parish to Receive Critical Funding
With the state of Louisiana leading the nation in child hunger, efforts to fund critical feeding programs for children have become more important than ever before. Business and industry leaders are taking note and investing in solutions. Today, 1PointFive, a carbon capture, utilization and sequestration company, announced their support of... Read School BackPack Program in Livingston Parish to Receive Critical Funding's Story
Expanded Fleet to Bring Food to More Areas in Need
Last year alone, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank distributed 10.4 million meals across an 11-parish service area utilizing an efficient fleet of trucks and drivers who logged thousands of miles to feed those who are food insecure. Being able to add a truck to that fleet means being able... Read Expanded Fleet to Bring Food to More Areas in Need's Story