VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AS NEW REQUESTS FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE RISE

In response to COVID-19, Governor John Bel Edwards issued a Stay at Home Order on March 22, 2020 directing all Louisiana residents to shelter at home and limit movements outside their homes beyond essential needs. However, it is important to note the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank’s staff and volunteers... Read VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AS NEW REQUESTS FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE RISE's Story

FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTES BACKPACKS TO MEET NEEDS OF KIDS OUT OF SCHOOL

In response to the COVID-19 evolving situation, schools across Louisiana began to move their lessons to an online platform to keep staff and students safe. This step, while necessary, did present a challenge for students that rely on our BackPack program throughout the school year. Children in the National School... Read FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTES BACKPACKS TO MEET NEEDS OF KIDS OUT OF SCHOOL's Story

GREATER BATON ROUGE FOOD BANK CELEBRATES 35TH ANNIVERSARY

For 35 years, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank has been committed to feeding the hungry in Baton Rouge and the surrounding parishes. In 1984, volunteers began distributing collected food items in the parking lot of Victoria Baptist Church. From the parking lot, the Food Bank moved into a small... Read GREATER BATON ROUGE FOOD BANK CELEBRATES 35TH ANNIVERSARY's Story

New technology continues to make donations go further

As part of our “from Hunger to Hope” Capital Campaign, Mr. Ron Zappe from Zapp’s Potato Chips planned to support the Food Bank with a donation of one of his bulk packaging machines. When Mr. Zappe passed away, his family honored his memory by donating funds to allow us to... Read New technology continues to make donations go further's Story

Community Garden partnership takes root to benefit Food Bank

On Monday, November 11, 2019 the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and Capitol City Produce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Vince Ferachi Community Garden. The Vince Ferachi Community Garden’s purpose is to provide fresh produce, harvested by Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank volunteers, to those in need in... Read Community Garden partnership takes root to benefit Food Bank's Story

Q&A with board member Jude Guerin

In part of an ongoing series, we will be sharing thoughts and ideas on the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank in a Q&A format so that you can get to know our board members better and learn how we are working to better serve those in need. We recently sat... Read Q&A with board member Jude Guerin's Story

Holiday tradition at Baton Rouge Zoo provides food for the new year

During the 2019 holiday season, BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo invited community members to celebrate the holidays with their annual Zoolights event. This event is a festive mile-long trail through the Zoo featuring more than 50 illuminated display sculptures of animals and traditional holiday spectacles. For the second year, the Zoo... Read Holiday tradition at Baton Rouge Zoo provides food for the new year's Story

Volunteer for Valentine’s Day 2020!

Valentine’s Day is coming up! When thinking about the perfect date night, think about how serving others is a great way to show love. We have created a new twist to our Sort and Repack volunteer opportunity for February: Couples Night. “We are excited to offer this opportunity as a... Read Volunteer for Valentine’s Day 2020!'s Story

Restaurant Week 2020: Jan. 27 – Feb. 1

Get ready Baton Rouge, because DIG’s Restaurant Week is back! From Monday, January 27, to Saturday, February 1, diners will be able to enjoy three-course meals at 50+ of Baton Rouge’s best restaurants for a fraction of the cost. Prices range from $15 – $40 per person. Even better? Snap... Read Restaurant Week 2020: Jan. 27 – Feb. 1's Story

Local farms help need for fresh produce in partnership with Capitol City Produce

On Monday, November 11, 2019 the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and Capitol City Produce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Vince Ferachi Community Garden. The Vince Ferachi Community Garden’s purpose is to provide fresh produce, harvested by Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank volunteers, to those in need in... Read Local farms help need for fresh produce in partnership with Capitol City Produce's Story