HOPE Ministries

09/08/2026

🎉 Meet our August Awesome Opossum: Bernell Smith! 🐾💙

We’re excited to celebrate Bernell Smith Senior Career Development Specialist, as HOPE’s Awesome Opossum of the Month for August!

Bernell is truly one of the kindest - and funniest - people at HOPE. He brings warmth, laughter and positivity wherever he goes, but what stands out most is the way he consistently puts others before himself. He is an incredibly hard worker who is always willing to step in, lend a hand and do whatever it takes to support our clients and his fellow team members.

Bernell’s compassion, dedication and heart for others are a perfect reflection of what HOPE is all about, and we are incredibly grateful to have him on our team.

Please join us in congratulating Bernell on this well-deserved recognition! 👏🎉

09/04/2026

HOPE, the Client Choice Food Pantry, and The Way to Work will be closed Monday, Sept 7th for Labor Day. We will return on Tuesday, Sept 8th. Wishing you all a safe and relaxing holiday!

09/03/2026

📣 ONLY 3 WEEKS AWAY!

Join HOPE Ministries on September 24 for Understanding the Dynamics of Poverty©, a six-hour interactive professional development training designed for social workers, teachers, clergy, nonprofit leaders, and others who want to better understand how generational poverty impacts our community.

📅 September 24
⏰ 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 4643 Winbourne Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

🎓 6 CE hours approved for social workers by the National Association of Social Workers, Louisiana Chapter, as authorized by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners.

Learn more and register:
www.hopebr.org/understanding-the-dynamics-of-poverty

09/02/2026

Another successful First Tuesday in the books!

Thank you to BMF, Neighbors Federal Credit Union, and Bellwether Technology for coming out to HOPE Ministries and helping us knock out some much-needed painting!

Their teams showed up ready to work, and we’re so grateful for the time and effort they put into helping us freshen up our space.

We also want to thank First Tuesday for gathering these volunteers and connecting us with businesses who were willing to roll up their sleeves and help. Your partnership made it possible for us to get this work done, and we truly appreciate it.

We’re looking forward to the next First Tuesday and whatever project comes next!

09/01/2026

🩺 Healthcare is coming to HOPE!

We’re excited to welcome BRG Care on the Go to HOPE Ministries for the first time on Monday, September 21, from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.!

BRG Care on the Go is a mobile health unit providing primary and urgent care services in a comfortable, convenient setting - and you can receive care even if you don’t have health insurance.

Services include care for allergies, asthma, colds and coughs, flu, sinus and ear infections, headaches and migraines, back and joint pain, diabetes, stomach issues, UTIs and more, as well as:

🩹 Wellness checkups
💉 Vaccines and immunizations
🩺 Sports and school physicals
👧 Well-child visits
⚖️ Weight management
…and more!

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. When possible, please schedule ahead by calling 225-763-4500.

📍 HOPE Ministries of Baton Rouge
📅 Monday, September 21
⏰ 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Even better, BRG Care on the Go will return to HOPE every third Monday of the month, making convenient healthcare more accessible to our community year-round.

Please share to help us spread the word! ❤️

08/28/2026

We need your help! We made it to the voting round of Community Votes! Please vote once a week until September 27th to help us win!
Click on Services -> Then Non Profit -> Then HOPE!

Official 2026 Community Voting Awards Platform for Baton Rouge, LA. Where the community votes for their favorites every year.

08/26/2026

🐾 Happy National Dog Day from HOPE Ministries! 🐾

Today, we’re celebrating some very special members of the extended HOPE family - our dogs! 🐶❤️

They may not stock the pantry, write grants, teach classes, or answer phones, but they have important jobs of their own: greeting us at the door, making us laugh, keeping us company, and reminding us of the joy that comes with unconditional love.

Take a look through the photos and meet the pups behind the people of HOPE! 🐕🐾

Happy National Dog Day from our pack to yours! ❤️

08/26/2026

💡 Did you know? Donating to HOPE just got a little easier on your wallet!

With our new Givebutter donation platform, you now have the option to remove the transaction fee at checkout.

When making your gift:
➡️ Look for the processing fee
➡️ Click “Change”
➡️ Select “No, do not add”

Previously, transaction fees were automatically added and could not be removed. Now, you have the choice.

Your full donation still comes to HOPE - this change simply means you no longer have to pay an additional transaction fee if you don't want to.

Same impact. More control. ❤️💙

08/21/2026

🎈 23 Years of Giving HOPE! 🎈

For 23 years, HOPE Ministries has been walking alongside individuals and families in our community, and that’s something worth celebrating! ❤️💙💛

Join us on Tuesday, September 22 from 1:00–3:00 PM for HOPE’s 23rd Birthday Celebration! Come enjoy cake, ice cream, tours, stories, highlights from the past 23 years, and more.

📍 4643 Winbourne Avenue, Baton Rouge

Whether you’ve supported HOPE for years or are just getting to know us, we’d love to celebrate with you!

🎉 Register here: https://forms.gle/qJLhDFVPqVxnLr2p7

Here’s to 23 Years of Giving HOPE and many more to come! 🎂

08/20/2026

Yesterday, Baton Rouge General Medical Center joined us at Mr. Eddie’s Kitchen to prepare delicious egg bites for our pantry clients. We’re so grateful for their time and for helping show how pantry ingredients can be turned into simple, nutritious meals!

We’re also excited to introduce our new As Featured in Mr. Eddie’s Kitchen magnets!

You’ll now see these magnets throughout the pantry next to key ingredients featured in our cooking demonstrations. They’ll give clients an easy visual cue to help them find the ingredients they need to recreate the recipes at home.

We’re excited to make the connection between our cooking demonstrations and the pantry shelves even easier! 💙