
DCFS Releases LifeInCheck App for EBT Clients
Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) is the electronic system that allows qualifying recipients to receive government benefits. Louisiana uses a magnetic strip card known as the Louisiana Purchase Card. A mobile app was created for clients to manage their benefits in a more efficient and convenient way. LifeInCheck EBT is the... Read DCFS Releases LifeInCheck App for EBT Clients's Story

New Off-Site Volunteer Opportunity Now Available During COVID-19
As the need increases in our service area, the Food Bank is finding new ways to distribute food directly to those in need. Under normal operations, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank is run as a warehouse facility. We solicit, procure, inventory and warehouse donated food and other products through... Read New Off-Site Volunteer Opportunity Now Available During COVID-19's Story

Pandemic Brings New Volunteers as Well as a Need for More
Donna Rogers first visited the Food Bank with her school group on a Saturday during normal operations. Months later, Donna saw a call for volunteers in the newspaper during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a teacher, she found herself with free time after her classes transitioned online, and she knew right... Read Pandemic Brings New Volunteers as Well as a Need for More's Story

Behind the Scenes of the Pandemic Impact to Member Agencies
Eelin Golan, the Executive Director of the Zachary Food Pantry, strongly believes her agency has to stay open as long as it can while the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be felt by our community. When looking back to the beginning Eelin remembers stating, “we are going to... Read Behind the Scenes of the Pandemic Impact to Member Agencies's Story

LOCAL CLIENTS HELP ELDERLY NEIGHBORS IN FACE OF PANDEMIC
Once the pandemic hit, Elaine Simms found herself having to shut down her business. Not long after, she heartbreakingly lost her husband, significantly affecting her income. Once a cosmetologist, she is now providing support to fellow low-income community seniors. She sees the impact firsthand COVID-19 is having not only on... Read LOCAL CLIENTS HELP ELDERLY NEIGHBORS IN FACE OF PANDEMIC's Story

Study Shows Louisiana Leads Country in Food Insecure Children and More
Many children in Louisiana are struggling more than ever to find a source for their next meal. In addition to this harsh reality, a study released by Feeding America states Louisiana leads the country with 24.6% of children who are food insecure. From this study, it is evident in the... Read Study Shows Louisiana Leads Country in Food Insecure Children and More's Story
SAUSAGE AND VEGETABLE PASTA – CLIENT RECIPE
Ingredients 1 tablespoon oil 1 package pork sausage, sliced ½ cup milk 2 cups chicken broth 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium sized onion, chopped 1 can diced tomatoes, drained 2 cups frozen vegetables 8 oz of pasta 1 cup Italian blend shredded cheese 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning Salt and... Read SAUSAGE AND VEGETABLE PASTA – CLIENT RECIPE's Story

Three Ways to Help Your Food Bank
Without the help of our community, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank’s mission of feeding the hungry would not have been fulfilled once the COVID-19 pandemic struck our organization. To continue serving those in need during the pandemic, we will continue to need the community’s help. As a nonprofit organization... Read Three Ways to Help Your Food Bank's Story

CARES Act Update and Explanation
Learn how the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economy Security Act), can empower you to support nonprofits during COVID-19 with its new, financially beneficial tax laws. The impact of this pandemic is affecting many of our seniors, children and low-income families. Read below our summaries of the CARES Act.... Read CARES Act Update and Explanation's Story

LSU AgCenter Conducts Survey on Food Insecurity
Food insecurity continues to increase as a result of COVID-19. There has been an increased number of those in need in our community as many families are experiencing temporary unemployment resulting in a loss of income. This results in some families not knowing where their next meal will come from.... Read LSU AgCenter Conducts Survey on Food Insecurity's Story