
Meet the Team – Mark Walker
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

Farm Fresh Program Expanding to All Member Agencies
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

Meet the Team – Stella Robinson
Stella's journey with the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank began over 17 years ago when he started as a driver for the organization. As a driver, he was responsible for collecting donations from various retail stores, churches, and schools, as well as delivering food to our different agencies, ensuring that... Read Meet the Team – Stella Robinson's Story

Meet the Team – Impact Department
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

LSU Fans Support Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank in Rocco’s CWS Jell-O Shot Challenge
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

Understanding the Impact of Summer on Child Hunger
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

Nutrition Program Spotlight: Create Better Health
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

How a Chance Encounter with a Food Pantry Changed Life’s Path
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

Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Partners with NALC for Stamp Out Hunger 2024
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

Mother’s Day Feature: Celebrating Mighty Moms
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