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Healthy eating habits start young, and our Pick a Better Snack Program is making a significant impact by introducing school-aged children to a variety of fruits and vegetables. The program, designed for kindergarten through 5th grade, provides children with the opportunity to explore new foods, learn about their nutritional benefits,... Read Nutrition Program Spotlight: Pick a Better Snack's Story

At the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, our mission is made possible by the support of our community. For over 10 years, BASF has been a long-standing partner of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank by providing donations ($25K/year) to support our programs. These funds help us acquire nutritious food... Read BASF’s Commitment to Fighting Hunger's Story

For decades, your Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank has worked to reach children in schools who are food insecure through our BackPack Program. The program is typically funded through donors, and it provides shelf-stable food for kids who are at risk of missing meals over the weekend while not receiving... Read New School Pantry Program Aims to Meet Families Where They Are's Story

At the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, our mission to combat hunger is strengthened by the support of dedicated corporate partners like Nutrien. As a global leader in agriculture, Nutrien is committed to making a positive impact in their community. Nutrien has been a reliable supporter of the Greater Baton... Read Nutrien’s Commitment to Providing for Families in Their Community's Story

Kristen Bellatti With a lifelong love for art, Kristen Bellatti has built a career that fulfills her creatively while serving a greater purpose of helping those in need. Kristen’s journey with the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank began in April 2021 when she joined as an administrative assistant, supporting the... Read The Communications Team Behind the Brand's Story

Perhaps you have heard the Food Bank mention that just $1 can provide food equivalent to 3 meals in our 11-parish service area. At first glance, you may be asking yourself – ‘how is that possible?’ This article explains how it works. As a partner Food Bank of Feeding America,... Read How Purchasing Food Makes Best Use of Donor Funding's Story

In 1984, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank was born out of necessity. Baton Rouge was reeling from an economic downturn that left many families struggling to afford basic necessities. Amid this crisis, Nancy Penn, then serving as the Episcopal Hunger Coordinator, stepped forward with a vision to address hunger... Read Nancy Penn: A Visionary Behind the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank’s 40-Year Journey's Story

At the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, the mission to serve those in need relies on our warehouse team to keep shelves stocked, donations organized, and food moving. An essential part of this operation are the forklift operators, who handle, lift, and transport the food inventory to keep the Food... Read Meet the Team – Forklift Operators's Story

At the intersection of food security and healthcare lies the Food is Medicine program, a collaborative effort that combines the expertise of food banks with the reach of healthcare facilities. The program ensures that individuals not only receive medical care but also the nutrition they need to lead healthier lives.... Read Food is Medicine Program – A Holistic Approach to Healthcare's Story

Ariane Dent has been at the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank for over two years working to maintain and grow our internal programs. As the Senior Programs Coordinator, Ari helps to run the BackPack Program, the Senior Grocery Program, and the Mobile Pantry Program, and this year has added the... Read Meet the Team – Ariane Dent's Story