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How They Support Our Mission  Through corporate partnerships with CF Industries and Albertsons, we can further support our cause to feed the hungry. Both companies contribute by providing grant funding and volunteering their time and efforts to the warehouse’s operations. Their immense support for the Food Bank displays their dedication

It’s 5:30 a.m. The sky is dark, and the streets are still quiet. While most of our community is just starting to stir, Brandon McQuirter is already in high gear—loading pallets onto his truck, running through a checklist of duties, preparing for another day of pickups and drop-offs. On paper,

How They Support Our Mission Walmart and Louisiana Blue (BCBSLA) have both been long-standing partners in helping the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank feed those in need across our 11-parish service area. Walmart supports our mission through generous grants and food rescue efforts from local store locations. Their contributions help

As schools let out and summer arrives, many children lose access to the regular meals they depend on during the school year. To help fill this gap, the Food Bank’s Impact team steps in with a mission that goes beyond simply providing food. Through the Summer Food Service and Nutrition

How They Support Our Mission Partnerships with corporations like Entergy and Mosaic are vital to our ability to serve the community. Both companies have provided grant funding to support food distribution programs, and their teams have regularly volunteered their time to sort and pack food in our warehouse. Their support

As we think about children heading back to school in August, we know that many will be thankful to get back to receiving free or reduced cost meals through the schools. This summer has been a difficult one for both our operations and the local food pantries we support with

Summer break is usually depicted as a carefree season for children—but for many children living in rural parts of our service area, it’s the season when they lose access to one of their most dependable sources of daily nutrition. While local school systems may offer summer feeding programs, many children

The summer is traditionally a time where families are heading to the beach, grilling by the pool, or participating in various summer camp activities. For kids, it can be an exciting time as they enjoy a much-needed break from school. But for 1 in 5 children in our 11-parish service

The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank is beginning the search for its next Chief Executive Officer. With Mike Manning’s retirement at the end of this year, the organization is working with the executive search firm Kittleman & Associates to identify a candidate who will guide the Food Bank into its

Healthy eating habits start young, and our Pick a Better Snack Program is making a significant impact by introducing school-aged children to a variety of fruits and vegetables. The program, designed for kindergarten through 5th grade, provides children with the opportunity to explore new foods, learn about their nutritional benefits,