Anonymous Donor Helps Fellow Seniors In Need
If you were faced with paying your utility bill to keep the lights on, buying medicine for your chronic illness or buying food to feed your live-in grandchildren, what would you choose? As we start to approach warmer temperatures, it is important to remember the effects felt by many during... Read Anonymous Donor Helps Fellow Seniors In Need's Story
One Family Finds A Unique Way To Celebrate and Donate During The Pandemic
Linda Babin wanted to find a way to celebrate her husband, Brian’s, 80th birthday in September of 2020, despite the current pandemic. Under normal circumstances, they would have thrown a party and invited all their friends and family for such a momentous occasion. To adjust to the safety protocols, she... Read One Family Finds A Unique Way To Celebrate and Donate During The Pandemic's Story
Giving Societies to Begin In 2021
We learned so much about the human spirit this year. We learned of its tremendous strength in the face of adversity and its ability to both see and be the good in our world. Through the kindness of our most committed supporters, we were reminded that Baton Rouge and our... Read Giving Societies to Begin In 2021's Story
What Hunger Will Look Like In 2021
A LETTER FROM OUR CEO: While so many of us are thankful to finally turn the page on 2020, the scars of the pandemic on many Louisiana families are still very fresh. Uncertainty still looms heavy in their hearts and minds as we continue to face COVID-19. We see this... Read What Hunger Will Look Like In 2021's Story
2020 Reverse Advent Calendar
The holiday season can be a difficult time for those who are food insecure, especially for those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. You can help by donating just one non-perishable food item for the next 12 days as a part of our reverse advent calendar. Fortunately, you probably already have... Read 2020 Reverse Advent Calendar's Story
Give To Fight Hunger This Feeding Tuesday- December 1, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank experiencing a decrease in food, funds and time. As the holiday season approaches, everyone knows about Black Friday, Cyber Monday, even Small Business Saturday. Still, many are unaware of the global day of giving, #GivingTuesday! Giving Tuesday... Read Give To Fight Hunger This Feeding Tuesday- December 1, 2020's Story
Easy Chicken Taco Soup- Client Recipe
Ingredients 1 cup frozen corn 1 can no salt added tomato sauce, not drained 1 can no salt added petite diced tomatoes, not drained 1 (15oz) can low sodium pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 ( 15oz) can low sodium black beans, drained and rinses 2 cans (10oz each) chicken... Read Easy Chicken Taco Soup- Client Recipe's Story
WAFB hosts virtual food drive for Hunger Action Month
Our community is balancing so many uncertainties caused by COVID-19. WAFB and the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank are asking for your help to make sure food isn't one of them. Help us stock the shelves as we move into fall by donating to WAFB’s “Food For Fall” virtual food... Read WAFB hosts virtual food drive for Hunger Action Month's Story
September is Hunger Action Month
Hunger impacts people in every corner of the country, including 1 in 5 of those in our community. Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, that number may increase this year. This is why the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank joins Feeding America this September by taking part in... Read September is Hunger Action Month's Story
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 ourselves were recovering from the devastating Flood of 2016 and many Feeding America food banks came to... Read Our response to Hurricane Laura's Story