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At the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, the mission to serve those in need relies on our warehouse team to keep shelves stocked, donations organized, and food moving. An essential part of this operation are the forklift operators, who handle, lift, and transport the food inventory to keep the Food... Read Meet the Team – Forklift Operators's Story

At the intersection of food security and healthcare lies the Food is Medicine program, a collaborative effort that combines the expertise of food banks with the reach of healthcare facilities. The program ensures that individuals not only receive medical care but also the nutrition they need to lead healthier lives.... Read Food is Medicine Program – A Holistic Approach to Healthcare's Story

In mid-2020, we embarked on a significant expansion of our cold storage capacity, a move that has had a remarkable impact on our operations and the services we provide to the community. The expansion was prompted by a combination of factors, including the increasing volumes of fresh produce we were... Read Expanding Our Cold Storage: A Commitment to Healthier Food Options's Story

Ariane Dent has been at the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank for over two years working to maintain and grow our internal programs. As the Senior Programs Coordinator, Ari helps to run the BackPack Program, the Senior Grocery Program, and the Mobile Pantry Program, and this year has added the... Read Meet the Team – Ariane Dent's Story

For Lynn Mearidy, life hasn’t always been easy, but she’s always had her faith to fall back on in tough times. Born and raised in North Baton Rouge, Lynn fell ill after working as an East Baton Rouge Parish Schools bus driver for 22 years. Eventually, she would need to... Read Finding Purpose Through Helping Community's Story

Since 2000, Alma Alexander has committed herself to making a difference by giving back to her community. When asked how she first heard about the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, she explained that her journey into giving came out of a desire to help others, even though she was not... Read Turning Compassion Into Action by Giving Back's Story

In its first year, the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) has made a significant impact in the communities we serve. With a total of 76,380 meals distributed across six sites from June to mid-August, we were able to support the nutritional needs of children in rural areas who may otherwise... Read Summer Food Service Program'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 be hungry. When school ends, many children no longer have access to free... Read Help Us Grill Hunger This Summer's Story

For over nine years, Mark Walker has worked with the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, bringing enthusiasm and a wealth of experience along with seemingly limitless energy to his role. Starting his journey at the Food Bank, Mark has taken on various responsibilities during his tenure, including serving as the... Read Meet the Team – Mark Walker's Story

In today’s world, nutrition plays a critical role in combating food insecurity. Providing food insecure individuals with healthier food resources can reduce medical issues and lead to better long-term outcomes. Over the last three years, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank team has been focused on growing its nutrition programs... Read Farm Fresh Program Expanding to All Member Agencies's Story