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

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

Opening Hearts – Giving Big In A Small Business World

A local T-shirt company continues to make their mark in Baton Rouge as people purchase their shirts showcasing the spirit of Louisiana. But it is the company’s spirit of giving that is truly establishing a legacy of making a difference in the lives of others. Meredith Waguespack started Southern Football... Read Opening Hearts – Giving Big In A Small Business World's Story

The Importance of Nutrition in Fighting Hunger

Kick-starting a New Year can be an exciting time with the promise of new beginnings and a fresh start. During this time, many individuals turn their focus to creating new, healthy habits. But did you know that many Feeding America food banks across the country have not only strived to... Read The Importance of Nutrition in Fighting Hunger's Story

Different Ways You Can Give to Help Feed Those in Need.

While we always accept gifts of food and funds throughout the year, there are some unique ways you can donate to the Food Bank that will help support our mission. Read on to learn more about how you can invest in the Baton Rouge community to help those in need.... Read Different Ways You Can Give to Help Feed Those in Need.'s Story

Q&A with Board Member Dane Babin

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... Read Q&A with Board Member Dane Babin's Story

Donation to BackPack Program from BASF Helps in the Fight Against Childhood Hunger

The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank's BackPack program is a critical outreach project aimed at fighting child hunger and this vital program, is once again receiving a generous financial gift that will help sustain it for area students. BASF, a longtime supporter and founding partner of the BackPack program, is... Read Donation to BackPack Program from BASF Helps in the Fight Against Childhood Hunger's Story

Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Receives $10,000 Grant for BackPack Program

Hunger does not take a break just because we do. Every weekend, holiday and school vacation, hundreds of low-income children, who depend on free or reduced-price school lunches, become at risk of hunger. The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank’s BackPack program is a donor-funded critical outreach project designed to help... Read Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Receives $10,000 Grant for BackPack Program's Story

Empty Shelves Heading into the Holidays

Food product comes to the Food Bank in a lot of different ways – food drives, grocery stores, manufacturers and purchased product. Unfortunately, because of the unintended consequences of the nation responding to hard-hit natural disaster areas with food, it has negatively impacted the Food Bank’s ability to fill the... Read Empty Shelves Heading into the Holidays's Story

Hurricane Florence Disaster Relief

The storm previously called Hurricane Florence has been downgraded to a tropical depression, yet it continues to wreak havoc across the Southeast. Food banks and state associations in the Carolinas and surrounding states are working hard to provide food, water and supplies to people affected by the storm. Several food... Read Hurricane Florence Disaster Relief's Story