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... Read DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT THROUGH FIGHT HUNGER CHALLENGE GRANT's Story
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... Read School is Out. Volunteering is In.'s Story
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... Read With New Technology Comes a New Volunteer Opportunity's Story
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... Read Kicking Off the Summer With Cooking Matters's Story
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... Read No Kid Hungry Summer Meals Hotline's Story
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,... Read Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to Benefit from “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.”'s Story
Stamp Out Hunger – May 11, 2019
Start collecting your nonperishable food items for the 27th Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive presented by Home Bank on Saturday, May 11, 2019, hosted by the United States Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers. Last year, this nationwide one-day food drive collected over 71.6 million pounds... Read Stamp Out Hunger – May 11, 2019's Story
Empty Bowls – April 13, 2019
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 April 13, 2019. You are invited to attend this special event in its... Read Empty Bowls – April 13, 2019's Story
Elementary Students Give to Fight Hunger
One group of elementary students wanted to make a difference this holiday season by hosting a candygram fundraiser. This group was comprised of eight students from the Park Elementary School in Baton Rouge. As part of the school’s Student Leaders group, fourth graders Malik Selvage, Makayla Keelen, Kentavions Williams, and... Read Elementary Students Give to Fight Hunger's Story
Restaurant Week 2019: January 21-26
Get ready Baton Rouge, because DIG’s Restaurant Week is back! From Monday, Jan. 21, to Saturday, Jan. 26, diners will be able to enjoy three-course meals at 50+ of Baton Rouge’s best restaurants for a fraction of the cost. Prices range from $15 – $40 per person. Even better? Snap that photo and... Read Restaurant Week 2019: January 21-26's Story