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GROCERIES ON THE GEAUX Big help is rolling into local neighborhoods this summer! The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank is launching its new “Groceries on the Geaux” mobile market, bringing fresh, affordable food straight to families who need it most. Designed like a mini grocery store on wheels, the market will travel to areas like Donaldsonville, where access to food can be limited. Families can shop for produce, proteins, and pantry staples using EBT, SNAP, or card. It’s a game-changing way to remove transportation barriers and make healthy choices easier, because every family deserves access to good food, close to home. ■ brfoodbank.org
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HEALTHY CHOICES MADE EASIER AT OCHSNER
Ochsner Health is making it easier for families, employees, and visitors to find and afford healthier meals through its expanded Eat Fit program systemwide. Across cafés, micro- markets, and vending machines, Eat Fit items are now more visible and can be offered at up to 50 percent off. Early results show strong momentum, with healthier purchases increasing significantly. The health system is also partnering with Tulane University and Xavier University of Louisiana to study long- term food choice impacts in healthcare settings, making wellness more accessible for patients, staff, and visiting families alike. ■ ochsner.org
BUILDING LITTLE READERS FROM DAY ONE
GAME DAY GETAWAYS JUST GOT EASIER Planning to cheer on the Tigers this fall? Delta Air Lines is adding extra flights to help LSU Tigers football fans travel with ease during the 2026 season. With more than 40 additional flights, including nonstop options and larger planes, families can better plan weekend trips around big matchups. Key games like Clemson Tigers football and Alabama Crimson Tide football are included. With schedules designed for Friday departures and Sunday returns, it’s never been simpler to turn game day into a fun family getaway. ■ news.delta.com A new program in Baton Rouge is helping families turn storytime into a lifelong habit from the very start. Woman’s Hospital has partnered with the Baton Rouge Area Foundation and Book Harvest to launch “Books from Birth,” a sweet initiative for newborns and their parents. Each family receives a starter kit with 10 board books, babywear, and resources to encourage early reading routines. The program will begin in the NICU, supporting about 1,300 families each year and helping little learners grow, one page at a time. ■ bookharvest.org/books-from-birth
8 JUNE 2026 | BRPARENTS.COM
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