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Everyone knows about Black Friday, Cyber Monday, even Small Business Saturday. Still, many are unaware of the global day of giving, #GivingTuesday! Giving Tuesday falls on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving every holiday season; however, we are putting our own spin on this movement to inspire others to give, collaborate and... Read Give to Fight Hunger this Feeding Tuesday – December 3, 2019's Story

Mr. Albert Fraenkel was presented the 2019 Spirit of Giving Award by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Baton Rouge Chapter at its annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. The Spirit of Giving Award is awarded to an individual who exemplifies leadership in philanthropy to impact... Read Food Bank Donor Awarded the Spirit of Giving Award's Story

Empty Bowls will be at the Baton Rouge Gallery’s premier live art auction, KINETICS. The event at the gallery located inside of BREC’s historic City Park, 1515 Dalrymple Dr. is Friday, November 8, 2019 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. The event celebrates Louisiana contemporary art and provides a chance for arts supporters,... Read Empty Bowls at KINETICS Art Auction on November 8, 2019's Story

Hosting a food drive is the perfect way to support the community this holiday season. Even after food bank support, there is still a 22-million meal gap throughout our service area. Help us fill the gap this holiday season. Below are four simple steps for having a successful food drive... Read Four Steps to Having a Successful Food Drive this Holiday Season's Story

Join us Saturday, October 19th, @ 4 pm in Downtown Baton Rouge!  The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank truck leads this "parade with a purpose"; our staff and their families actively take non-perishable food donations straight from the crowd! Parading krewes, dancers and bands entertain the crowd with incredible costumes and candy... Read 10/31 Consortium Halloween Parade's Story

We rely heavily on volunteers who give their time to help us fulfill our mission to feed the hungry. Without the thousands of volunteers each year, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank would be unable to provide food to the many children, seniors and families facing hunger in our community.... Read Volunteer FAQs's Story

The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank is uniquely and effectively fighting to end hunger with our free Cooking Matters classes. Many groups have completed the classes but one of note is the Livingston Council on Aging. The seniors at this location learned valuable cooking skills through this six-week course that... Read Cooking Matters Helps Food Insecure Seniors's Story

This September when you visit Baton Rouge area Albertsons stores, you will see signs about the Hunger Is fundraiser and have an option to donate at checkout. A not-so-well-kept secret? The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank will receive these donations! We’re excited that the Baton Rouge area Albertsons and Albertsons... Read Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to benefit from Hunger Is Campaign's Story

People may think they know about our BackPack Program, but we want to give you an inside look during Hunger Action Month. Just because school is starting up again, that does not guarantee students will no longer be hungry. Our BackPack Program provides pre-K through fifth grade students with healthy... Read Behind the Scenes of Our BackPack Program's Story

With school back in session, children and caregivers are faced with the important decision of a snack after school. Fruits and vegetables are very important in a child’s diet. Still, they seem to be last on a young child’s mind when they choose a “snack” for themselves. We have adapted... Read New Program to Help School Children Make Healthier Choices's Story