Events

For nearly a decade, September has been recognized as Hunger Action Month, Feeding America’s nationwide initiative designed to encourage the public to take action on the issue of hunger. Across the country, approximately 50 million Americans fight hunger on a daily basis. To understand this, consider the feeling of an... Read Hunger Action Month's Story

BACKGROUND & MISSION When he was just 5 years old, Trevor Sims was diagnosed with cancer and at the young age of 10, he was told the cancer was terminal. Knowing that his time here was limited, Trevor made a wish that would impact and inspire an entire community. Trevor’s Wish to feed the... Read Trevor’s Wish 2016 | Hunger Action Month's Story

The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank is proud to announce a new volunteer opportunity. Starting in August, we will offer evening volunteer sessions every Tuesday night from 6-8. The first Tuesday of every month will be designated as our “Family Night.” Family Night gives our volunteers the opportunity to serve... Read New Tuesday Night Volunteer Opportunity's Story

The Iron Brewer Festival is back again this year! Scheduled to take place at the Tin Roof Brewing Company brewery on Saturday, February 20 at 1 p.m., the Festival promises a wide range of craft beer from a field of local brewing teams. Each team is assigned a different style of beer... Read 2016 Iron Brewer Festival to Benefit Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank's Story

The St. George Fire Department will be hosting the annual Santa Parades during the weekends of December 5 & 6 and December 12 & 13 this year. To participate, have any food or funds you would like to donate ready and, as Santa makes his way through your neighborhood, come... Read Santa Parades Coming to Local Neighborhoods's Story

Belk is supporting local charities and schools this Fall, and you can help! Purchase a $5.00 ticket at the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, then attend a private shopping event on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 6-10 a.m. When you purchase your ticket from the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank ahead... Read Belk Charity Sale | Saturday, Nov. 7's Story

The Louisiana Rice Industry and the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank are partnering to proclaim September as National Rice Month and Hunger Action Month.This year the media event will be held at the Capitol Park Museum on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 11 a.m. Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner... Read National Rice Month Event Downtown's Story

For the second year in a row, Kendra Scott Perkins Rowe is hosting a Kendra Gives Back event to support the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank as part of Redstock; this campaign is focused on raising food, funds and awareness throughout the challenging summer months. The 2015 Kendra Gives Back... Read Kendra Gives Back To Support Food Bank's Story

Check Out Hunger is back! From June 29 - August 9, you can make a donation at the grocery store register to contribute to the fight against hunger. Read on to find out how! As summertime rolls through, multiple factors have a negative effect on those that the Food Bank... Read Summer Heats Up With Check Out Hunger Campaign's Story

This week, Walmart launched the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, a nationwide initiative calling on the public to take action in the fight against hunger. Feeding America, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and other Feeding America member food banks across the country stand to benefit from up to $3... Read Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to Benefit from Walmart “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” Campaign's Story