Anti-Hunger Advocacy Day at the Capitol
On May 23, 2019, food banks, community organizations, partner agencies, advocates and legislators from around Louisiana came together for Feeding Louisiana’s Anti-Hunger Advocacy Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. For the first time in five years, this day allowed attendees to hear from some of the champions in the fight
Studies Show Louisiana has the Highest Rate of Senior Hunger Along with Other Compelling Statistics
September is Hunger Action Month around the nation but during this month, it is important to focus on the statistics around hunger in our service area. For instance, did you know Louisiana is the number one state in the country in senior hunger? A study done by Feeding America, State
Seniors in Louisiana Work Together to Fight Hunger
Similar to patches that come together to form a quilt, many factors can coincide in a senior’s life that can lead to hunger. From increasing medication costs to high electricity bills in the summer, seniors in Louisiana can battle multiple issues to live a healthy and comfortable life. Per a
Q&A with Board Member – Alicia Robertson
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 also learn how we are working to better serve those in need. We recently
DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT THROUGH FIGHT HUNGER CHALLENGE GRANT
The Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation recently announced the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank as the recipient of a challenge grant. That means, for every dollar donated toward the Fight Hunger Challenge the Wilson Foundation will match it, up to $25,000. The Wilson Foundation has always been a supporter of
School is Out. Volunteering is In.
Do you need a fun and lively place to bring your youth group or camp this summer? Well look no further than the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. With a limit of 50 volunteers per shift, we provide an opportunity for your summer group to have fun while making an
With New Technology Comes a New Volunteer Opportunity
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
Kicking Off the Summer With Cooking Matters
We have started the summer with our first Cooking Matters course through the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. On June 5, 2019 at West Feliciana Parish Library our Nutrition Services Manager, Jordyn Barlow, and Nutrition Services Coordinator, Courtney Jumonville, held the first of six classes for West Feliciana Parish. Our
No Kid Hungry Summer Meals Hotline
Summer is a difficult time for children relying on school meals, resulting in hunger for many. Not only do children go without, but often parents go without meals to feed their children first. A national nonprofit, Share Our Strength, is working to end this struggle for families with the No
Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to Benefit from “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.”
On April 22, 2019, Walmart, Sam's Club and Feeding America launched the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, a nationwide initiative calling the public to take action in the fight against hunger. Walmart and Sam's Club kickstarted the campaign with a $3 million donation to Feeding America and member food banks,