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Sylvia's Toys for Christmas: Donation drive-thru being held Dec. 14
December 9, 2020 12:22 PM
BATON ROUGE - Those looking to give toys to less fortunate children in the capital area this Christmas will have their chance to drop off donations next week. On Monday, Dec. 14, Essential Credit Union will host a drive-thru donation drive at 2370 Towne Center Blvd. Toys gathered for... 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 » -
Volunteers work tirelessly to provide Thanksgiving feast for those in need Play Video
November 27, 2019 7:02 PM
BATON ROUGE - Glazing hams, making sandwiches and icing cakes, it's all in preparation for Holiday Helpers and St. Vincent De Paul's annual Thanksgiving feast. "They say I should go to culinary school. Probably not going down that path though," high school student Khoa Dang said. He's spending... more » -
10-year-old makes sure homeless are warm this winter Play Video
November 18, 2018 11:35 PM
BATON ROUGE- 10-year-old Matt Matthews and his mom Lindsay have been collecting blankets for the homeless. "This is exactly why it's called 'Blanket of Love Donation' because the blankets are a comfort of love for the homeless people, so I hope they have warm times in these," Matt said.... 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 »