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Hunger hides in many different places - it could be your next-door neighbor, your co-worker, or a student in your child’s class – but it is not always easy to identify. Often times we get wrapped up in our own lives that we don’t notice the signs of those close

In this new blog series, the will introduce you to a few of the Food Bank's board members. This Q&A is with a long term board member, Larry Denison. What are some of your hobbies? Golf and watching basketball What is something that most people would not know about you?

Each year, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank benefits from many different events that promote the mission of our organization, which is to feed the hungry in Baton Rouge and the surrounding parishes by providing food and educational outreach through faith-based and other community partners. One event in particular that has received tremendous support is Empty Bowls and here’s

In this new blog series, the will introduce you to a few of the Food Bank's board members. This Q&A is with our Board Chairman, Eddie Hughes. Name, Employer, Position Edward Hughes, Taylor Porter, Brooks, & Phillips, LLP Law Firm, Partner What are some of your hobbies? Golf, traveling, spending

Have you ever wondered what happens to food once it has been donated to the Food Bank? Read on for an insider's view of the food sorting process and how it is distributed to those in need.  Nonperishable foods are a staple to the Food Bank's work. Many local grocery stores have Food

The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank has a huge support system of donors, volunteers and partners that go above and beyond to help us fight hunger throughout the community and our 11-parish service area. However, we often hear people say “I want to help but I’m not sure what your

Thanks to our wonderful supporters, 2017 was a great year for fighting hunger! Here's to another great year in 2018!  

It’s time for the 10/31 Consortium’s 7th Annual Halloween Parade!  Put on your costume and join 10/31 Consortium for the 2016 Baton Rouge Halloween Parade.  (more…)

1. The Food Bank is a food warehousing facility. We receive food through a variety of ways, including retailers such as grocery stores and restaurants, wholesalers, manufacturers, growers and food drives. As a food bank, we acquire, inventory and warehouse the donated and purchased food product. On average, the Greater Baton

By some estimates, 72 billion pounds of perfectly edible, whole foods go to waste each year in the United States. With so many pounds thrown in the trash, it’s hard to comprehend that millions of people are also food insecure. (more…)