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We at the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank are heartbroken at the passing of Mr. Albert Fraenkel. He was a dedicated friend to the entire community, and he will truly be missed by everyone here at the Food Bank. As we continue to keep his family and dear friends in... Read Albert Fraenkel | A Legacy of Giving Back's Story

St. Joseph’s Academy and Catholic High School begin their traditional annual competition this week. Students from each school will compete against the opposing school to earn points. The winner of Challenge Week is determined by the school that finished with the most points which are collected throughout the week in... Read SJA vs. CHS Challenge Week's Story

  If you’ve volunteered recently at the Food Bank, you’ve likely experienced first-hand how much food can get sorted and boxed in just a short time when you have a strong team of volunteer leaders who know how to keep the product and new volunteers moving. The Greater Baton Rouge... Read Volunteer Leaders | Choosing a Life of Service to Others's Story

In an effort to integrate our financial and operational activities into one platform that improves reporting and data analysis, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank has migrated to a new cloud based warehouse management system with custom functions engineered specifically for the food bank industry. This new data management system... Read New Warehouse Management Software Improves Capacity to Serve's Story

Tucked away amongst the mighty oak trees along Sharp Road in Baton Rouge, sits The New Ruach Church. Its purpose is in its name: “Ruach”. A Hebrew word directly from Ezekiel that can mean “spirit”, “wind”, or “breath”. In these verses, God tells Ezekiel that he is going to give... Read A New Spirit Changing Hearts in Baton Rouge's Story

Just over a year ago, you may recall the release of our new Food Bank app that was designed specifically to reach families who may need food assistance through their mobile phones since many low-income families do not have access to a computer at home. So how are we doing?... Read Number of Users on the Rise 1 Year After Launching New Food Bank Mobile App's Story

BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo and the community celebrated the holiday season with ZooLights. Illuminated displays of animals and traditional holiday icons lined the milelong trail to light the way through the zoo for visitors. This was the fifth consecutive year the Zoo has partnered with the Greater Baton Rouge Food... Read Annual Holiday Food Drives a Big Success Once Again's Story

On behalf of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and the people we serve, I would like to extend our deepest appreciation and gratitude for the kindness and compassion you shared with our community in 2022. On the heels of the pandemic, families trying to recover were hit with a... Read Economic Challenges Look to Strain Family Budgets in 2023's Story

If you’re looking to make a lasting contribution to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank beyond your lifetime, consider joining the Fraenkel Society – Feeding the Future. This giving society was created for donors looking to leave a philanthropic legacy in their community. This giving society is named in honor... Read The Fraenkel Society – Feeding the Future's Story

The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank offers many different ways for members of the community to donate. For donors looking to maximize their annual charitable donations, consider joining the Hunger Action Council.  The Hunger Action Council is an annual giving society where members commit to a multi-year donation pledge to... Read Hunger Action Council Annual Giving Society's Story