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According to the United State Census Bureau, 8.3% of the people in West Feliciana Parish and as many as 20.2% of the people in Pointe Coupee Parish ages 65 or younger live with a disability. Little information is available in accessible formats, and many communication needs of people with disabilities... Read Increasing Information Accessibility's Story

We celebrate Black History Month by honoring and recognizing pioneers in the food industry and their achievements in innovation.  While working in a Pittsburgh hotel, Alfred L. Cralle noticed ice cream servers having difficulty scooping ice cream with one hand and holding the cone in the other. His invention kept... Read Black History Month – Food Innovators & Pioneers's Story

Food insecurity impacts people from all walks of life—especially those who may not be able to afford a computer or broadband internet at home despite living in a digital world. Because mobile phones are easy to obtain, mobile apps have become an important avenue for providing information to individuals in... Read Food Bank App to Greatly Expand Services's Story

While we always accept gifts of food and funds throughout the year, there are some unique ways you can donate to the Food Bank that will help support our mission. Below are a few different ways to give.   Gift of Cash: The Cares Act of 2020 permits individuals who... Read FIGHTING HUNGER: DIFFERENT WAYS TO GIVE's Story

2021 has been a difficult year on many fronts for both businesses and families, and we have faced those same challenges here at your Food Bank. We have seen disruptions in the supply chain due to low inventory and increased demand has forced higher food prices. To make matters worse,... Read FIGHTING HUNGER IN 2022: BIG CHALLENGES AHEAD's Story

The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank is pleased to announce that its board of directors has elected new officers and also welcomed eight new board members. Leading our board is newly elected chairperson, John “Chip” Coulter of the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services. Mike Crawford of Taylor, Porter,... Read Food Bank Elects New Board Officers & Members's Story

Associated Grocers and Baton Rouge Coca-Cola teamed up with the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to help feed families over the holiday season through the Red Bags Holiday Food Drive. From November 22, 2021 to December 25, 2021, participating grocery stores offered red, pre-packed Coca-Cola bags filled with non-perishable food... Read Red Bags Holiday Food Drive Help Feed Local Families'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 mile-long trail to light the way through the zoo for visitors. This was the fourth consecutive year the Zoo partnered with the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank... Read Continue the Holiday Tradition with BREC ZooLights's Story

Today is #GivingTuesday, a day that is dedicated to giving back. This year your generosity is more important than ever before. Help turn #GivingTuesday into #FeedingTuesday with a gift that provides meals for families in need. This year’s hardships and tough economic times will have long-lasting effects for children, families,... Read Make #GivingTuesday #FeedingTuesday's Story

The importance of this year’s Hunger Action Month was greater than expected with the landfall of Hurricane Ida on August 29, 2021. The fifth strongest to ever strike the United States, Hurricane Ida added yet more stress to families who were already experiencing food insecurity in the 11 parishes we... Read Hunger Action Month Wrap-Up's Story