Rising Inflation Hitting Families Hard
It seems as if the main topic of discussion in every Louisiana workplace, home and grocery store these days revolves around the frustrations of increasing gas and food prices. The pain and stress
Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Acts on Jif Peanut Butter Recall
With the recently announced recall of Jif peanut butter, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank is taking precautions by checking our inventory of Jif peanut butter following the recent recall over concerns about
Continuous Improvement Program
The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank’s first intern in our Continuous Improvement program recently completed his internship. Jacob Routier, a May 2022 graduate from Louisiana State University, worked alongside the operations team throughout
Empty Bowls 2022
When is Empty Bowls? After a two-year pandemic hiatus, we are excited to announce a new location and time for our 2022 Empty Bowls event! Empty Bowls Baton Rouge will be held Saturday, September
Pounds and Meals Distributed on a Weekly Basis
Have you ever thought about how food banks receive food or how much food a food bank moves in a year, month, or week? A food bank acts as food storage and distribution
Hope Builders: Leading the Way for Volunteers
Behind the scenes at the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank is a group of 18 incredibly special volunteers who assist nearly 11,000 other volunteers throughout each year. Each of these volunteers averages over