Annual Holiday Food Drives a Big Success Once Again
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo and the community celebrated the holiday season with ZooLights. Illuminated displays of animals and traditional holiday icons lined the milelong trail to light the way through the zoo for visitors. This was the fifth consecutive year the Zoo has partnered with the Greater Baton Rouge Food... Read Annual Holiday Food Drives a Big Success Once Again's Story
Economic Challenges Look to Strain Family Budgets in 2023
On behalf of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and the people we serve, I would like to extend our deepest appreciation and gratitude for the kindness and compassion you shared with our community in 2022. On the heels of the pandemic, families trying to recover were hit with a... Read Economic Challenges Look to Strain Family Budgets in 2023's Story
The Fraenkel Society – Feeding the Future
If you’re looking to make a lasting contribution to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank beyond your lifetime, consider joining the Fraenkel Society – Feeding the Future. This giving society was created for donors looking to leave a philanthropic legacy in their community. This giving society is named in honor... Read The Fraenkel Society – Feeding the Future's Story
Hunger Action Council Annual Giving Society
The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank offers many different ways for members of the community to donate. For donors looking to maximize their annual charitable donations, consider joining the Hunger Action Council. The Hunger Action Council is an annual giving society where members commit to a multi-year donation pledge to... Read Hunger Action Council Annual Giving Society's Story
Nourish 365 – Monthly Giving Society
There are plenty of ways to donate to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, but one of the most effective ways to help is by giving funds. When life gets busy, it can be easy to forget to make these charitable donations. To combat this, consider joining one of the... Read Nourish 365 – Monthly Giving Society's Story
Hunger Action Month Recap
In the month of September 2022, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank’s community of supporters and volunteers participated in Hunger Action Month. Hunger Action Month is a nationally recognized initiative dedicated to encouraging community support in the fight to end hunger. This year was particularly impactful thanks to Home... Read Hunger Action Month Recap's Story
Hunger Action Month
The month of September is nationally recognized as Hunger Action Month. Here at the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, we are encouraging our community to join the fight to end hunger now more than ever during this special time. Here are some ways to give back and take action... Read Hunger Action Month's Story
Corporate Volunteer Spotlight: ExxonMobil
A few times throughout the year at the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, our parking lot overflows with cars, the board room is packed with people, and there is an ocean of matching shirts throughout our warehouse. That’s when you know the ExxonMobil volunteer team has shown up to volunteer... Read Corporate Volunteer Spotlight: ExxonMobil's Story
Serving With A Purpose
Tucked away in the city of Baton Rouge stands the Datta Temple. Established in 1997 under the guidance of Sri Ganapathi Sachchidanda Swamiji, it is fully staffed by a full-time priest who is trained in the ancient ways of Hinduism as it is practiced in India. The temple was the... Read Serving With A Purpose's Story
How To Make Groceries Work On A Budget
It is no secret that inflation has affected many households within the United States this holiday season. More than ever, people are trying their best to make ends meet. As grocery bills rise, it is essential for families to know how to stretch the value of their dollars. “Knowing what... Read How To Make Groceries Work On A Budget's Story