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Hunger Action Month Recap
In the month of September 2022, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank’s community of supporters and volunteers participated in Hunger Action Month. Hunger Action Month is a nationally recognized initiative dedicated to encouraging community support in the fight to end hunger. This year was particularly impactful thanks to Home... Read Hunger Action Month Recap's Story
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Hunger Action Month
The month of September is nationally recognized as Hunger Action Month. Here at the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, we are encouraging our community to join the fight to end hunger now more than ever during this special time. Here are some ways to give back and take action... Read Hunger Action Month's Story
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Corporate Volunteer Spotlight: ExxonMobil
A few times throughout the year at the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, our parking lot overflows with cars, the board room is packed with people, and there is an ocean of matching shirts throughout our warehouse. That’s when you know the ExxonMobil volunteer team has shown up to volunteer... Read Corporate Volunteer Spotlight: ExxonMobil's Story
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How To Make Groceries Work On A Budget
It is no secret that inflation has affected many households within the United States this holiday season. More than ever, people are trying their best to make ends meet. As grocery bills rise, it is essential for families to know how to stretch the value of their dollars. “Knowing what... Read How To Make Groceries Work On A Budget's Story
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Battle of the Food Banks!
Kickoff College Football Season with a Friendly Battle of the Food Banks! As both LSU and Florida State football teams prepare for their season opener against each other on September 4th in New Orleans, your respective local Food Banks have issued a Hunger Blitz Fundraising Challenge to each other to... Read Battle of the Food Banks!'s Story
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Summer Volunteer Opportunities
As temperatures rise, so does the need for food assistance. This makes summertime the best time to get involved with volunteer work. Consider donating time before or after your summer vacation to help your local food bank provide meals to your neighbors in need. Food Sorting & Repacking Monday: 8:00... Read Summer Volunteer Opportunities's Story
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Top 3 Things That Keep Food Banks Running
Have you ever wondered how the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank served over 16.7 million meals in 2021? Here are the top 3 things that help food banks like ours succeed. #3 Food Drives Food drives play a vital role in funding a food bank’s success. Not only do food... Read Top 3 Things That Keep Food Banks Running's Story
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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 of inflation have seemingly hit every resident of the state. And as prices rise, so does the... Read Rising Inflation Hitting Families Hard's Story
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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 the spring semester and delivered outstanding performance in the following areas: Over 35 Standard Operating Procedures in... Read Continuous Improvement Program's Story
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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 hub for smaller frontline agencies such as food pantries, faith-based organizations, and more. Food banks like the... Read Pounds and Meals Distributed on a Weekly Basis's Story