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With the state of Louisiana leading the nation in child hunger, efforts to fund critical feeding programs for children have become more important than ever before. Business and industry leaders are taking note and investing in solutions. Today, 1PointFive, a carbon capture, utilization and sequestration company, announced their support of... Read School BackPack Program in Livingston Parish to Receive Critical Funding's Story

The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Mobile Distribution program, a critical outreach project aimed at fighting hunger in areas where accessing nutritious food is difficult, is receiving a generous financial gift that will help reach more families in need. BASF, as part of their Juneteenth celebration at the Ascension Parish... Read Mobile Distribution Program Receives Critical Funding from BASF to Fight Hunger's Story

We at the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank are heartbroken at the passing of Mr. Albert Fraenkel. He was a dedicated friend to the entire community, and he will truly be missed by everyone here at the Food Bank. As we continue to keep his family and dear friends in... Read Albert Fraenkel | A Legacy of Giving Back's Story

With the recently announced recall of Jif peanut butter, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank is taking precautions by checking our inventory of Jif peanut butter following the recent recall over concerns about salmonella contamination. The lot numbers included in the recall have been removed from our inventory.   Peanut butter... Read Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Acts on Jif Peanut Butter Recall's Story

This week, Catholic High School and St. Joseph’s Academy begin their traditional annual competition. During this weeklong challenge, students from both schools collect points in multiple categories. The winner of Challenge Week is determined by the school that finishes with the most points.   One such competition category is the canned... Read Local High School Students Host Food and Fundraiser for Food Bank'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

UPDATE: We have learned that the East Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office did not host this event. It has been brought to the attention of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank that our likeness and image were used to promote an event hosted by the East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s... Read The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Does Not Require Proof of Vaccinations to Receive Services's Story

There was an immediate call to action after Hurricane Ida. On September 11, 2021, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank experienced the largest disaster response to date. The need to serve the community was at an all-time high at the Food Bank. In addition to regular operations, the Food Bank... Read Food Bank Sees Largest Disaster Response to Date's Story

Without access to a healthy diet, those living in food insecure households are vulnerable to diet-related diseases, including obesity, diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. Good nutrition is important for good health and is essential to succeeding in school, complementing medicine and battling disease for populations like children and seniors. Food... Read Nutrition Ranking System | Healthier Options's Story