Volunteer FAQs
We rely heavily on volunteers who give their time to help us fulfill our mission to feed the hungry. Without the thousands of volunteers each year, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank would be unable to provide food to the many children, seniors and families facing hunger in our community.... Read Volunteer FAQs's Story
Cooking Matters Helps Food Insecure Seniors
The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank is uniquely and effectively fighting to end hunger with our free Cooking Matters classes. Many groups have completed the classes but one of note is the Livingston Council on Aging. The seniors at this location learned valuable cooking skills through this six-week course that... Read Cooking Matters Helps Food Insecure Seniors's Story
Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to benefit from Hunger Is Campaign
This September when you visit Baton Rouge area Albertsons stores, you will see signs about the Hunger Is fundraiser and have an option to donate at checkout. A not-so-well-kept secret? The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank will receive these donations! We’re excited that the Baton Rouge area Albertsons and Albertsons... Read Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to benefit from Hunger Is Campaign's Story
Behind the Scenes of Our BackPack Program
People may think they know about our BackPack Program, but we want to give you an inside look during Hunger Action Month. Just because school is starting up again, that does not guarantee students will no longer be hungry. Our BackPack Program provides pre-K through fifth grade students with healthy... Read Behind the Scenes of Our BackPack Program's Story
New Program to Help School Children Make Healthier Choices
With school back in session, children and caregivers are faced with the important decision of a snack after school. Fruits and vegetables are very important in a child’s diet. Still, they seem to be last on a young child’s mind when they choose a “snack” for themselves. We have adapted... Read New Program to Help School Children Make Healthier Choices's Story
Restaurant Week 2019: July 29 – August 3
Get ready Baton Rouge, because DIG’s Restaurant Week is back, presented by Baton Rouge Metro Airport! From Monday, July 29, to Saturday, August 3, 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 –... Read Restaurant Week 2019: July 29 – August 3's Story
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... Read Anti-Hunger Advocacy Day at the Capitol's Story
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... Read Studies Show Louisiana has the Highest Rate of Senior Hunger Along with Other Compelling Statistics's Story
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... Read Q&A with Board Member – Alicia Robertson'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