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When Fighting Hunger Comes Full Circle
Life is a cycle of beginnings and endings, and sometimes, things come full circle when you least expect it. Once the dust settles and the path becomes clear, it seems as if there’s always been a plan for you. For KiEtha Gage, her circle has been completed through service to... Read When Fighting Hunger Comes Full Circle's Story
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Signs Of Hunger
Hunger hides in many different places - it could be your next-door neighbor, your co-worker, or a student in your child’s class – but it is not always easy to identify. Often times we get wrapped up in our own lives that we don’t notice the signs of those close... Read Signs Of Hunger's Story
Q&A with Board Member Larry Denison
In this new blog series, the will introduce you to a few of the Food Bank's board members. This Q&A is with a long term board member, Larry Denison. What are some of your hobbies? Golf and watching basketball What is something that most people would not know about you?... Read Q&A with Board Member Larry Denison's Story
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Interview with Brian Doyle, Committee Member of Empty Bowls
Each year, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank benefits from many different events that promote the mission of our organization, which is to feed the hungry in Baton Rouge and the surrounding parishes by providing food and educational outreach through faith-based and other community partners. One event in particular that has received tremendous support is Empty Bowls and here’s... Read Interview with Brian Doyle, Committee Member of Empty Bowls's Story
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Q&A with Board Chairman Eddie Hughes
In this new blog series, the will introduce you to a few of the Food Bank's board members. This Q&A is with our Board Chairman, Eddie Hughes. Name, Employer, Position Edward Hughes, Taylor Porter, Brooks, & Phillips, LLP Law Firm, Partner What are some of your hobbies? Golf, traveling, spending... Read Q&A with Board Chairman Eddie Hughes's Story
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Your Nonperishable Food Donation
Have you ever wondered what happens to food once it has been donated to the Food Bank? Read on for an insider's view of the food sorting process and how it is distributed to those in need. Nonperishable foods are a staple to the Food Bank's work. Many local grocery stores have Food... Read Your Nonperishable Food Donation's Story
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National Cereal Day!
The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank has a huge support system of donors, volunteers and partners that go above and beyond to help us fight hunger throughout the community and our 11-parish service area. However, we often hear people say “I want to help but I’m not sure what your... Read National Cereal Day!'s Story
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Highlights of 2017
Thanks to our wonderful supporters, 2017 was a great year for fighting hunger! Here's to another great year in 2018!
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10/31 Consortium Halloween Parade
It’s time for the 10/31 Consortium’s 7th Annual Halloween Parade! Put on your costume and join 10/31 Consortium for the 2016 Baton Rouge Halloween Parade. (more…)
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Five Things You May Not Know About the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
1. The Food Bank is a food warehousing facility. We receive food through a variety of ways, including retailers such as grocery stores and restaurants, wholesalers, manufacturers, growers and food drives. As a food bank, we acquire, inventory and warehouse the donated and purchased food product. On average, the Greater Baton... Read Five Things You May Not Know About the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank's Story