Baton Rouge Zoo’s Zoo Lights Returns this Holiday Season

Celebrate the holidays at Zoo Lights, a community event hosted by BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo. Stroll down a mile-long trail featuring over 50 illuminated displays of various animals and traditional holiday figures. For the sixth year, the Baton Rouge Zoo is partnering with the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to... Read Baton Rouge Zoo’s Zoo Lights Returns this Holiday Season's Story

Purchase a Holiday Red Bag to Feed a Local Family

This holiday season, Associated Grocers and Coca-Cola are teaming up with the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to sell Red Bags. Shoppers can purchase pre-packed, red Coca-Cola bags for $10 at Associated Grocers grocery stores to donate a holiday meal to the Food Bank. The bag contains everything except a... Read Purchase a Holiday Red Bag to Feed a Local Family's Story

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 24, 2022, from 5 pm to 7:30 pm at the Baton Rouge Gallery, 1515 Dalrymple Drive. Tickets... Read Empty Bowls 2022's Story

You Are the Heart of Our Operation

Volunteers provide an essential service to feed the food insecure in our 11-parish service area. Without volunteers, we would not be able to work toward our mission. In 2020, we had 8,579 volunteers, equating to a total of 36,557 hours of volunteer work. For comparison, in 2019 we had 9,718... Read You Are the Heart of Our Operation's Story

Empty Bowls – POSTPONED

What is Empty Bowls? Empty Bowls is an international project to fight hunger, personalized by artists and art organizations on a community level. This event will take place at the EBRP Goodwood Library in Baton Rouge on October 3, 2020. You are invited to attend this special event in its... Read Empty Bowls – POSTPONED's Story

Slice of Life Golf Classic – POSTPONED

The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank is gearing up for the 28th Annual Slice of Life Golf Classic. The golf tournament will be held on Monday, September 28, 2020, at Carter Plantation in Springfield, LA. For the fifth year in a row, the Slice of Life Golf Classic is presented... Read Slice of Life Golf Classic – POSTPONED'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

GIVE TO FIGHT HUNGER THIS FEEDING TUESDAY – December 3, 2019

Everyone knows about Black Friday, Cyber Monday, even Small Business Saturday. Still, many are unaware of the global day of giving, #GivingTuesday! Giving Tuesday falls on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving every holiday season; however, we are putting our own spin on this movement to inspire others to give, collaborate and... Read GIVE TO FIGHT HUNGER THIS FEEDING TUESDAY – December 3, 2019's Story

Empty Bowls at KINETICS Art Auction on November 8, 2019

Empty Bowls will be at the Baton Rouge Gallery’s premier live art auction, KINETICS. The event at the gallery located inside of BREC’s historic City Park, 1515 Dalrymple Dr. is Friday, November 8, 2019 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. The event celebrates Louisiana contemporary art and provides a chance for arts supporters,... Read Empty Bowls at KINETICS Art Auction on November 8, 2019's Story