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For nearly a decade, September has been recognized as Hunger Action Month, Feeding America’s nationwide initiative designed to encourage the public to take action on the issue of hunger. Across the country, approximately 50 million Americans fight hunger on a daily basis. To understand this, consider the feeling of an... Read Hunger Action Month's Story

Darren and his family relocated to Baton Rouge from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina destroyed their home. He thought Baton Rouge was a place they could start anew, free from the threat of similar disaster. He never dreamed he’d suffer total loss again. But when the floods came through Southern... Read Stories from the Flood: Darren's Story

I wouldn’t wish what happened to us on my worst enemy. When the floods came to Baton Rouge, me and my neighbor, Maria were at home with our children. Maria has three and I have two. I’ll never forget the urgent calls to evacuate and the boats coming to our... Read Stories From the Flood: Denise and Maria's Story

BACKGROUND & MISSION When he was just 5 years old, Trevor Sims was diagnosed with cancer and at the young age of 10, he was told the cancer was terminal. Knowing that his time here was limited, Trevor made a wish that would impact and inspire an entire community. Trevor’s Wish to feed the... Read Trevor’s Wish 2016 | Hunger Action Month's Story

[caption id="attachment_2400" align="alignright" width="300"] Damage to the warehouse on Tuesday, August 16, 2016.[/caption] When the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank's facility received 4 feet of water from the August flooding, we knew we had our work cut out for us. Once we were finally able to get into the warehouse,... Read Progress at the Fraenkel Center's Story

As soon as we were able, the Food Bank moved from our flooded facility to a temporary location so we could distribute food into the community as soon as possible. (more…)

Before the flood, Donna had participated in fundraisers and food drives for the Food Bank. At age 60, Donna never thought she'd find herself in a position of need. She said, "I've always been blessed to bless other people." When her daughter lost everything to the flood, she opened her doors... Read Stories From the Flood: Donna's Story

When recent flooding hit Southern Louisiana, life-long residents of Baton Rouge, Ashley and Brandon lost everything they had. With seven children between the ages of 10 months and 10 years old, their lives were drastically impacted. On Friday, August 15, Ashley was running errands and preparing to send her children... Read Stories from the Flood: Ashley and Brandon's Story

Like many in our community, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank has been affected by the recent flooding in Southern Louisiana. After receiving 4 feet of water throughout our 170,000 square-foot facility, we relocated to two temporary warehouses. Recently, we received the "all clear" for warehouse operations to return to our... Read Flood Update's Story

Visit the links below for information on how to receive help and help the Food Bank.