Our response to Hurricane Laura
The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank is coordinating with Feeding America to maximize their support in response to the effects Hurricane Laura has left Southwestern Louisiana. It was only four years ago we
Nutritious Items for Hurricane Preparation
With the unpredictable impacts of Hurricane Laura, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank wants to ensure safety for our community. Having non-perishable food items are beneficial during uncertain circumstances. Our Nutrition Services team
DCFS Releases LifeInCheck App for EBT Clients
Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) is the electronic system that allows qualifying recipients to receive government benefits. Louisiana uses a magnetic strip card known as the Louisiana Purchase Card. A mobile app was created
New Off-Site Volunteer Opportunity Now Available During COVID-19
As the need increases in our service area, the Food Bank is finding new ways to distribute food directly to those in need. Under normal operations, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank is
PANDEMIC BRINGS NEW VOLUNTEERS AS WELL AS A NEED FOR MORE
Donna Rogers first visited the Food Bank with her school group on a Saturday during normal operations. Months later, Donna saw a call for volunteers in the newspaper during the COVID-19 pandemic. As
BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE PANDEMIC IMPACT TO MEMBER AGENCIES
Eelin Golan, the Executive Director of the Zachary Food Pantry, strongly believes her agency has to stay open as long as it can while the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be