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This year we added a new department to our organization to enhance community well-being through various programs. The Impact Department focuses on nutrition, community partnerships, and reaching those who need our services the most. Impact aims to meet client needs and gain community feedback to ensure that our services are... Read Meet the Team: Impact Department's Story

Despite not being in Omaha, LSU baseball fans are still eager to participate in the College World Series (CWS) Jell-O Shot Challenge to support the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. Rocco’s Pizza and Cantina has set up a QR code and webpage to facilitate donations. The Jell-O Shot Challenge, an... Read LSU Fans Support Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank in Rocco’s CWS Jell-O Shot Challenge's Story

With school out for the summer, many children may be looking forward to summer camps, family trips to the beach, grilling outdoors, and fun in the sun. But for some children, the summer simply means they will go hungry. When school ends, many children no longer have access to free... Read Understanding the Impact of Summer on Child Hunger's Story

In the past year, our nutrition department has expanded their programs, adding 3 new nutrition class opportunities. The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank now offers a host of nutrition classes including Pick a Better Snack, Pick It. Try It. Like It., 10 Tips for Adults, Nutrition Pantry Program and Create... Read Nutrition Program Spotlight: Create Better Health's Story

In everyone’s life, there are crossroads. Moments in time where we decide to choose the road less traveled, not knowing where that journey may take us. In that moment, the decision may seem rather insignificant, but over time we come to realize that it may have perhaps changed our lives... Read How a Chance Encounter with a Food Pantry Changed Life’s Path's Story

On Saturday, May 11, 2024, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank will partner with the National Association of Letter Carriers to host the Stamp Out Hunger food drive. The nationwide one-day food drive, with origins dating back to 1993, helps fill shelves of food banks in cities and towns across... Read Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Partners with NALC for Stamp Out Hunger 2024's Story

In 2010, Beth McCormick and Dawn Birdsong met for their regular prayer meeting with a group of friends where they were confronted with a major issue in their community - food insecurity. One of the women in attendance asked the group to pray for the children in her neighborhood because... Read Mother’s Day Feature: Celebrating Mighty Moms's Story

As a long-time supporter of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, Monica Gill was thrilled when her company presented her with the opportunity to volunteer at the Food Bank. Monica was familiar with the Food Bank from television ads, but her financial support began when she saw an interview with... Read How Volunteering Provided a Path for Healing and Inspiration's Story

The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank is soliciting bids for prepacked, shelf stable meals for the 2024Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Sealed bids must be received by the Greater Baton Rouge FoodBank, 10600 South Choctaw Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70815, by May 6, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. Information and specifications... Read Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Accepting Bids for 2024 Summer Food Service Program's Story

Last week, Catholic High School and St. Joseph’s Academy held their annual Challenge Day competition. The schools compete against each other in different categories throughout the week to collect points, which will determined the winning school at the end of the week. The week of Challenge Day is filled with... Read 2024 SJA vs. CHS Challenge Week's Story