Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: HOPE Ministries of Baton Rouge
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 4643 Winbourne Avenue
City: Baton Rouge
State: LA
Postal Code: 70805
Main Phone: 2253550702
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.hopebr.org
Employer ID Number: 72-1245521
Organization Tax Status: 5013c

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/16/2026
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Food Security and Family Stability for Children in North Baton Rouge
Project Description:

HOPE Ministries of Baton Rouge works to prevent homelessness and promote self-sufficiency for families living in North Baton Rouge, one of the city’s highest-poverty communities. Many of the households we serve include children and youth who are directly affected by food insecurity, unstable employment, and limited access to resources that support healthy development.
Through our Client Choice Food Pantry, families are able to select nutritious groceries that meet the needs of their household each week. This approach restores dignity while ensuring that children have consistent access to healthy food – an essential factor in physical health, academic success, and overall well-being. In addition to food access, our Mr. Eddie’s Kitchen test kitchen provides live cooking demonstrations that teach parents and caregivers how to prepare affordable, nutritious meals using pantry ingredients. These hands-on lessons help families stretch their food budgets while building healthier habits at home.
HOPE also addresses the root causes of family instability through The Way to Work, our workforce development program that provides job readiness training, career coaching, and connections to local employers. Many participants are parents or young adults beginning their careers. When parents secure stable employment, children benefit from increased household stability, improved access to basic needs, and a stronger foundation for long-term success.
Support from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation will help HOPE continue providing food assistance, nutrition education, and workforce development services to families with children in our community. By meeting immediate needs while helping parents and young adults build pathways to economic stability, HOPE works to ensure that children in North Baton Rouge have the support and opportunity they need to thrive.

Total Project Budget: 75,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Support for this project comes from a combination of individual donors, church partners, corporate sponsors, and foundation grants that support HOPE Ministries’ food access and workforce development programs. Additional support is generated through community fundraising efforts, including the annual Taste of HOPE event. HOPE continues to seek funding from local and regional foundations, corporate partners, and individual donors to sustain and expand services for families with children in North Baton Rouge.

Project Duration: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 (12 months)
Geographical Area Served: Baton Rouge, Louisiana – with a focus on North Baton Rouge (70805 and surrounding communities).
Age Group To Be Served: Children and youth ages 0–21, along with their families.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Sarah
Contact Last Name: Brazil
Contact Title: Director of Development and Marketing
Contact Phone: 2253550702
Contact Email: sbrazil@hopebr.org