Stories From the Flood: Donna
Before the flood, Donna had participated in fundraisers and food drives for the Food Bank. At age 60, Donna never thought she'd find herself in a position of need. She said, "I've always been blessed to bless other people." When her daughter lost everything to the flood, she opened her doors... Read Stories From the Flood: Donna's Story
Stories from the Flood: Ashley and Brandon
When recent flooding hit Southern Louisiana, life-long residents of Baton Rouge, Ashley and Brandon lost everything they had. With seven children between the ages of 10 months and 10 years old, their lives were drastically impacted. On Friday, August 15, Ashley was running errands and preparing to send her children... Read Stories from the Flood: Ashley and Brandon's Story
Flood Update
Like many in our community, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank has been affected by the recent flooding in Southern Louisiana. After receiving 4 feet of water throughout our 170,000 square-foot facility, we relocated to two temporary warehouses. Recently, we received the "all clear" for warehouse operations to return to our... Read Flood Update's Story
Disaster Response Web Portal
Visit the links below for information on how to receive help and help the Food Bank.
New Tuesday Night Volunteer Opportunity
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
Your Food Bank Earns 4-Star Rating on Charity Navigator
On June 1st, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank was awarded the highest rating from Charity Navigator and is recognized as a 4-Star Charity! With so many wonderful nonprofits in our community, there is high demand from donors for greater accountability, transparency, and results from the charities they choose to support.... Read Your Food Bank Earns 4-Star Rating on Charity Navigator's Story
Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Unveiled Donor Wall at Open House
In December 2013, the Food Bank moved from its home of 17 years to its current location at the newly renovated Fraenkel Center. This move to the new facility would not have been possible without the significant contributions of so many. The Food Bank's Capital Campaign Board Chair Mr. Bobby... Read Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Unveiled Donor Wall at Open House's Story
2016 Iron Brewer Festival to Benefit Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
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
Santa Parades Coming to Local Neighborhoods
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
Volunteer with the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
We couldn't do what we do without so many of our wonderful volunteers. Put simply, WE NEED YOU! (more…)