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Food distribution event to take place in Livingston, Saturday
July 30, 2021 7:29 AM
LIVINGSTON - The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank is hosting a free food distribution event Saturday. The event is open to the public, and organizers say there are no income limits or residency restrictions. On the Food Bank's Facebook page , organizers said, "The Food Bank will be... more » -
U.S. Army's first female combat arms general officer visits BR Food Bank
May 29, 2020 10:47 AM
BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Food Bank will be visited by Lt. Gen. Laura J. Richardson of the U.S. Army on Friday morning. Lt. General Richardson's special trip to the food bank is to commend soldiers who've been deployed to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to oversee... more » -
Southern University partners with food bank to distribute free food, Friday Play Video
May 22, 2020 10:17 AM
BATON ROUGE - The effects of the global pandemic continue to impact Louisiana's residents, some struggle with the illness itself while others battle financial insecurity. Southern University, determined to help, teamed up with local officials and the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to assist families and individuals in need.... more » -
Local business launches 'Let's Sing, Louisiana' to uplift community, feed those in need Play Video
May 8, 2020 8:00 AM
BATON ROUGE — In an effort to keep spirits up and help feed those impacted by the health crisis, Louisiana Fish Fry launched ‘ Let’s Sing, Louisiana ’ — a statewide charitable song campaign that asks the community to submit videos singing the Louisiana state anthem, “You Are My Sunshine.”... more » -
St. George food drive rolls in parade-style donation drive this weekend
May 1, 2020 8:33 AM
BATON ROUGE - Unemployment and lack of food go hand-in-hand and unfortunately, due to the pandemic many East Baton Rouge residents are all too familiar with this fact. That's why the St. George Fire Department and the organizers of the City of St. George are encouraging people with the... more » -
Food bank continues mobile distribution locations amid coronavirus Play Video
April 21, 2020 6:25 PM
GONZALES - Vital help came to Ascension Parish Tuesday in the form of food. To reach all those in need, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank has been making stops in different areas it covers. With the help of volunteers and the National Guard, the food bank was able... more » -
Two local agencies, GMFS and Guaranty Foundation, collaborate to support Greater BR Food Bank
April 16, 2020 8:59 AM
BATON ROUGE - The Greater Baton Rouge Area Food Bank's goal to provide for local underserved communities was hampered by the virus pandemic, but local agencies such as The Guaranty Foundation and GMFS Mortage have stepped in to offer assistance. The two companies collaborated to create an initiative called... more » -
Neighbors Federal Credit Union implements program to assist Greater BR Area Food Bank
April 13, 2020 12:05 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Greater Baton Rouge Area Food Bank recently reported experiencing challenges in gathering enough food to serve the community's most needy areas . Neighbors Federal Credit Union (NFCU) is taking steps to alleviate this food shortage by implementing a charitable program campaign called 'Every Swipe Counts.'... more » -
Though hoping to expand its efforts, the Greater BR Food Bank lacks critical resources
April 6, 2020 10:56 AM
BATON ROUGE - The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank is looking to the public for assistance in the way of food supplies. According to The Advocate , as members of the community purchase bulk supplies of food items for their own pantries, the food bank's supplies are dwindling. ... more » -
Neighbors FCU employees donate over 1,500 pounds of food to Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
December 3, 2019 8:09 PM
BATON ROUGE - Neighbors Federal Credit Union employees were able to donate 1,558 pounds of food to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank this holiday season. Led by Team Impact, a group of volunteer employees, NFCU donated enough food to feed families in need 1,298 meals. "Once again,... more » -
Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank reopens offices since August flood Play Video
July 28, 2017 12:17 PM
BATON ROUGE – The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank held a ribbon cutting for the reopening of their offices since the August flood. The reopening took place on Friday morning at the food bank located on S. Choctaw. Mike Manning, president of the food... more » -
WBRZ HOSTS FEED A FAMILY FRIDAY DURING 31st ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE
October 29, 2015 4:46 PM
WBRZ HOSTS FEED A FAMILY FRIDAY DURING 31 st ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE BATON ROUGE, La. – Join WBRZ for Feed a Family Friday on October 30, 2015 from 5am to 1pm at Albertsons on Perkins at Essen. Area residents and businesses are urged to bring perishable items such as... more » -
Trevor's Wish Food Drive and Hunger Action Month 2015 Play Video
August 31, 2015 10:14 AM
BATON ROUGE- The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank is asking people to give back to the less fortunate as part of Hunger Action Month in September. The Trevor's Wish Food Drive is held every year in honor of Trevor Sims, who asked to feed the hungry before losing his battle... more »