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We have started the summer with our first Cooking Matters course through the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. On June 5, 2019 at West Feliciana Parish Library our Nutrition Services Manager, Jordyn Barlow, and Nutrition Services Coordinator, Courtney Jumonville, held the first of six classes for West Feliciana Parish.  ... Read Kicking off the Summer With Cooking Matters's Story

Summer is a difficult time for children relying on school meals, resulting in hunger for many. Not only do children go without, but often parents go without meals to feed their children first. A national nonprofit, Share Our Strength, is working to end this struggle for families with the No... Read No Kid Hungry Summer Meals Hotline's Story

On April 22, 2019, Walmart, Sam's Club and Feeding America launched the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, a nationwide initiative calling the public to take action in the fight against hunger. Walmart and Sam's Club kickstarted the campaign with a $3 million donation to Feeding America and member food banks,... Read Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank To Benefit From “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.”'s Story

Get ready Baton Rouge, because DIG’s Restaurant Week is back! From Monday, Jan. 21, to Saturday, Jan. 26, 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 that photo and... Read Restaurant Week 2019: January 21-26's Story

Kick-starting a New Year can be an exciting time with the promise of new beginnings and a fresh start. During this time, many individuals turn their focus to creating new, healthy habits. But did you know that many Feeding America food banks across the country have not only strived to... Read The Importance of Nutrition in Fighting Hunger's Story

While we always accept gifts of food and funds throughout the year, there are some unique ways you can donate to the Food Bank that will help support our mission. Read on to learn more about how you can invest in the Baton Rouge community to help those in need.... Read Different Ways You Can Give to Help Feed Those in Need.'s Story

On November 28, 2018, Gov. John Bel Edwards and First Lady Donna Edwards hosted a press conference at the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to issue a statewide call for donations to local food banks across the state of Louisiana.  In attendance was Gov. Edwards, the First Lady, Mike Manning,... Read Governor & First Lady Issue Statewide Call for Donations to Local Food Banks's Story

Hunger does not take a break just because we do. Every weekend, holiday and school vacation, hundreds of low-income children, who depend on free or reduced-price school lunches, become at risk of hunger. The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank’s BackPack program is a donor-funded critical outreach project designed to help... Read Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Receives $10,000 Grant for BackPack Program's Story

This holiday season, you can help those facing hunger, in our 11-parish service area through Associated Food Stores and Coca-Cola's Holiday Meal in a Bag promotion. Red, pre-packed, Coca-Cola bags filled with non-perishable holiday food items can be purchased for only $10.00 at participating Associated Grocers Food Stores. Once the... Read Purchase Holiday Meals in a Bag for Families Facing Hunger's Story

Get into the holiday spirit at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo’s ZooLights. ZooLights is a festive evening, mile-long trail through the Zoo featuring more than 50 illuminated display sculptures of animals and traditional holiday spectacles. This year, the Zoo is partnering with the Food Bank to bring more of an impact.... Read BREC’S Baton Rouge Zoo’s ZooLights's Story