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How They Support Our Mission Amazon and Capitol City Produce are key partners in our mission to nourish individuals and families across our community. Capitol City Produce proudly serves as a 40 for 40 campaign donor, pledging $40,000 over four years. Team members from Capitol City Produce have served on

When Costello Robinson sets a goal, he doesn’t go halfway—he goes all in. This September, the longtime Food Bank transportation manager and father of three is putting pedals to pavement, pushing himself to cycle 200 miles, not just for his health, but for a mission that hits close to home:

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

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,

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