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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... Read Nutrition and Education Come Together During the Summer's Story

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... Read The Role of Entergy and Mosaic in the Fight Against Hunger's Story

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... Read Summer Food Shortages Now at Critical Levels's Story

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... Read Summer Meals Meets Children Where They Are's Story

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,... Read Nutrition Program Spotlight: Pick a Better Snack's Story

At the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, our mission is made possible by the support of our community. For over 10 years, BASF has been a long-standing partner of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank by providing donations ($25K/year) to support our programs. These funds help us acquire nutritious food... Read BASF’s Commitment to Fighting Hunger's Story

For decades, your Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank has worked to reach children in schools who are food insecure through our BackPack Program. The program is typically funded through donors, and it provides shelf-stable food for kids who are at risk of missing meals over the weekend while not receiving... Read New School Pantry Program Aims to Meet Families Where They Are's Story

At the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, our mission to combat hunger is strengthened by the support of dedicated corporate partners like Nutrien. As a global leader in agriculture, Nutrien is committed to making a positive impact in their community. Nutrien has been a reliable supporter of the Greater Baton... Read Nutrien’s Commitment to Providing for Families in Their Community's Story

Kristen Bellatti With a lifelong love for art, Kristen Bellatti has built a career that fulfills her creatively while serving a greater purpose of helping those in need. Kristen’s journey with the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank began in April 2021 when she joined as an administrative assistant, supporting the... Read The Communications Team Behind the Brand's Story

Perhaps you have heard the Food Bank mention that just $1 can provide food equivalent to 3 meals in our 11-parish service area. At first glance, you may be asking yourself – ‘how is that possible?’ This article explains how it works. As a partner Food Bank of Feeding America,... Read How Purchasing Food Makes Best Use of Donor Funding's Story