The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank reached a five-year low in 2014. This means that they had a mass shortage of food.
The shortage began in the summer. But as time went on, the food bank received more food.
“It came from a shortage of food product from some national sources that we have and so that just kind of trickles down to affect everybody that receives that food,” said Emily Zering, special events coordinator for the food bank.
Anyone who receives food from any of these sources were affected by it. The Baton Rouge bank was still able to feed the hungry due to its annual programs like the Adopt a Senior program and Backpack program. It also accomplished this through working with 130 agencies across their 11 parish service area.
The food bank is grateful for the amount of support given from the Baton Rouge community and they encourage the community to keep giving.
There are three ways you can help the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. You can donate money, time or food.
By donating one dollar, you can help provide enough food for five meals. The holidays are the busiest time for the food bank and Zering says that any donation is appreciated.
“Even if you just donate one can, one dollar, whatever, you are providing a meal for somebody who otherwise may not eat that day. And so to that one person it’s absolutely is a huge difference,” Zering said.
To learn more about how to get involved you can visit their website www.brfoodbank.org

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