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Mr. Albert Fraenkel was presented the 2019 Spirit of Giving Award by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Baton Rouge Chapter at its annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. The Spirit of Giving Award is awarded to an individual who exemplifies leadership in philanthropy to impact... Read Food Bank donor awarded the Spirit of Giving Award's Story

The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank is uniquely and effectively fighting to end hunger with our free Cooking Matters classes. Many groups have completed the classes but one of note is the Livingston Council on Aging. The seniors at this location learned valuable cooking skills through this six-week course that... Read Cooking Matters Helps Food Insecure Seniors's Story

This September when you visit Baton Rouge area Albertsons stores, you will see signs about the Hunger Is fundraiser and have an option to donate at checkout. A not-so-well-kept secret? The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank will receive these donations! We’re excited that the Baton Rouge area Albertsons and Albertsons... Read Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to benefit from Hunger Is Campaign's Story

People may think they know about our BackPack Program, but we want to give you an inside look during Hunger Action Month. Just because school is starting up again, that does not guarantee students will no longer be hungry. Our BackPack Program provides pre-K through fifth grade students with healthy... Read Behind the Scenes of our BackPack Program's Story

With school back in session, children and caregivers are faced with the important decision of a snack after school. Fruits and vegetables are very important in a child’s diet. Still, they seem to be last on a young child’s mind when they choose a “snack” for themselves. We have adapted... Read New Program To Help School Children Make Healthier Choices's Story

On May 23, 2019, food banks, community organizations, partner agencies, advocates and legislators from around Louisiana came together for Feeding Louisiana’s Anti-Hunger Advocacy Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. For the first time in five years, this day allowed attendees to hear from some of the champions in the fight... Read Anti-Hunger Advocacy Day at the Capitol's Story

September is Hunger Action Month around the nation but during this month, it is important to focus on the statistics around hunger in our service area. For instance, did you know Louisiana is the number one state in the country in senior hunger? A study done by Feeding America, State... Read Studies show Louisiana has the highest rate of senior hunger along with other compelling statistics's Story

The Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation recently announced the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank as the recipient of a challenge grant. That means, for every dollar donated toward the Fight Hunger Challenge the Wilson Foundation will match it, up to $25,000. The Wilson Foundation has always been a supporter of... Read DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT THROUGH FIGHT HUNGER CHALLENGE GRANT's Story

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 With New Technology Comes A New Volunteer Opportunity'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