Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
Updated 11/18/2020 Masks are now required to enter the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank for all persons over the age of 2. Per Mayor-President Broome’s Executive Order, “all persons over the age of 2 must wear some form of covering that fits snugly over their nose and mouth, such as... Read Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update's Story
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Statement
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation evolves, it is important to note the increased need of donations to help us serve those in need in our community. We fully anticipate an increase in the number of food insecure individuals we serve in our 11-parish service area. “A donation of your... Read Coronavirus (COVID-19) Statement's Story
New technology continues to make donations go further
As part of our “from Hunger to Hope” Capital Campaign, Mr. Ron Zappe from Zapp’s Potato Chips planned to support the Food Bank with a donation of one of his bulk packaging machines. When Mr. Zappe passed away, his family honored his memory by donating funds to allow us to... Read New technology continues to make donations go further's Story
Community Garden partnership takes root to benefit Food Bank
On Monday, November 11, 2019 the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and Capitol City Produce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Vince Ferachi Community Garden. The Vince Ferachi Community Garden’s purpose is to provide fresh produce, harvested by Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank volunteers, to those in need in... Read Community Garden partnership takes root to benefit Food Bank's Story
Football fans respond to Joe Burrow’s call to feed the hungry
Joe Burrow was awarded the Heisman Trophy on December 14, 2019 for his performance at Louisiana State University. This is the second time for an LSU football player to be bestowed this honor and the first time in 60 years. In Burrow’s acceptance speech he spoke of the need his... Read Football fans respond to Joe Burrow’s call to feed the hungry's Story
Q&A with board member Jude Guerin
In part of an ongoing series, we will be sharing thoughts and ideas on the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank in a Q&A format so that you can get to know our board members better and learn how we are working to better serve those in need. We recently sat... Read Q&A with board member Jude Guerin's Story
Holiday Tradition at Baton Rouge Zoo Provides Food for the New Year
During the 2019 holiday season, BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo invited community members to celebrate the holidays with their annual Zoolights event. This event is a festive mile-long trail through the Zoo featuring more than 50 illuminated display sculptures of animals and traditional holiday spectacles. For the second year, the Zoo... Read Holiday Tradition at Baton Rouge Zoo Provides Food for the New Year's Story
Empty Bowls – POSTPONED
What is Empty Bowls? Empty Bowls is an international project to fight hunger, personalized by artists and art organizations on a community level. This event will take place at the EBRP Goodwood Library in Baton Rouge on October 3, 2020. You are invited to attend this special event in its... Read Empty Bowls – POSTPONED's Story
Slice of Life Golf Classic – POSTPONED
The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank is gearing up for the 28th Annual Slice of Life Golf Classic. The golf tournament will be held on Monday, September 28, 2020, at Carter Plantation in Springfield, LA. For the fifth year in a row, the Slice of Life Golf Classic is presented... Read Slice of Life Golf Classic – POSTPONED's Story
Volunteer for Valentine’s Day 2020!
Valentine’s Day is coming up! When thinking about the perfect date night, think about how serving others is a great way to show love. We have created a new twist to our Sort and Repack volunteer opportunity for February: Couples Night. “We are excited to offer this opportunity as a... Read Volunteer for Valentine’s Day 2020!'s Story