Thank You to the Louisiana National Guard for Making a Tremendous Impact
In response to the COVID-19 shutdown back in March of 2020, the Louisiana Nation Guard was deployed to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to temporarily assist with preparation and distribution of emergency food boxes for families in need. What was thought to be a temporary assignment quickly turned into... Read Thank You to the Louisiana National Guard for Making a Tremendous Impact's Story
18 Million Employees Work for Companies with Matching Gift Programs
At the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, every dollar counts. Corporate employee matching gifts offer the opportunity to turn one dollar by a match-eligible employee into two, three, four, or even five dollars. Our new Double Your Donation feature on the Food Bank website provides a convenient way for you... Read 18 Million Employees Work for Companies with Matching Gift Programs's Story
On the Front Lines of Hunger: Hebron Baptist Church
Within what has long been called the 7th Ward community in Livingston Parish sits Hebron Baptist Church, established more than 180 years ago to minister to the local community. From the very beginning, the church has been about serving the spiritual and physical needs of the community, and that call... Read On the Front Lines of Hunger: Hebron Baptist Church's Story
Facing Hunger at a Time of Higher Food and Gas Prices
Giving back in whatever way you can is a powerful thing. For Tandy Bennett, it has been a motto she has always tried to live by. A resident of Chinquapin, LA, Tandy began volunteering at the Head of Island Food Pantry over 20 years ago following the passing of her... Read Facing Hunger at a Time of Higher Food and Gas Prices's Story
Local High School Students Host Food and Fundraiser for Food Bank
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
Closing the Loop of Hunger
Everyone is an artist. Some use numbers in a spreadsheet, some creatively solve problems, and some paint on walls like muralist Ellen Ogden. You may have seen her work in regional Trader Joe’s stores or perhaps somewhere in or around Baton Rouge. No matter where you find her vibrant artwork,... Read Closing the Loop of Hunger's Story
Increasing Information Accessibility
According to the United State Census Bureau, 8.3% of the people in West Feliciana Parish and as many as 20.2% of the people in Pointe Coupee Parish ages 65 or younger live with a disability. Little information is available in accessible formats, and many communication needs of people with disabilities... Read Increasing Information Accessibility's Story
Mardi Gras Salsa
Laissez les bon temps rouler with this fresh Mardi Gras salsa recipe! Ingredients: 1 1/2 Cups fresh pineapple 1 (15 oz.) can black beans (drained and rinsed) 1 large ripe avocado 3 Tbsp. red onion 1 jalapeno 1/3 cup fresh cilantro 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice Salt and pepper to... Read Mardi Gras Salsa's Story
Valentine’s Day Yogurt Parfait
This yogurt parfait is an easy, delicious treat to make for Valentine's Day! Ingredients: 1 1/2 Cups plain Greek yogurt 1 Cup fresh strawberries 1/4 Cup granola Directions: Assemble parfait, layer yogurt and the strawberries with their juice in a 2-Cup container. Top with granola and enjoy!
Black History Month – Food Innovators & Pioneers
We celebrate Black History Month by honoring and recognizing pioneers in the food industry and their achievements in innovation. While working in a Pittsburgh hotel, Alfred L. Cralle noticed ice cream servers having difficulty scooping ice cream with one hand and holding the cone in the other. His invention kept... Read Black History Month – Food Innovators & Pioneers's Story