Shepherd's Market

We are so grateful for friends like Geaux Fill the Gap! 💙

They’re once again collecting food and household essentials to help stock the shelves at The Shepherd’s Market. Every box of pasta, jar of peanut butter, and roll of paper towels makes a real difference for the hundreds of families we serve each month.

If you’d like to join their collection, check out the details below. Thank you, Geaux Fill the Gap, for loving our neighbors so well and helping ensure our pantry is ready to welcome everyone who comes through our doors. We are incredibly thankful for your partnership!

School is out and grocery bills are definitely up! Last time we did a collection, it was so successful, so we are doing another 3-week drive! We will again be donating to Shepherd's Market at St. John’s United Methodist Church, a client-first food pantry serving Baton Rouge! The items they most need right now are the following:
Pasta
Mac & cheese
Dry beans
Canned beans
Canned Tomato sauce
Snack items (esp. cookies and crackers)
Oatmeal
Cereal
Peanut butter
Jelly
Condiments: ketchup, mayo, mustard
Diapers
Toilet paper
Paper towels

The mission of Geaux Fill the Gap is to collect and donate household items that are in high demand and not covered by SNAP/WIC. However, we definitely want to fill whatever the greatest need is, so we are adding in the above food goods this time!

Last time we did a collection, it was so successful, and the graciousness of God was on full display! We are so excited to show His love to our community again!

We will collecting donations for the next 3 weeks, then bringing all of our items to Shepherd’s Market!! If God puts it on your heart to donate, we would love to receive any of the goods or money you wish to give! For those wanting to donate monetarily, our Venmo account is 🩵

💛 Earlier this month, members of the Louisiana Chapter of Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR) added a morning of service at The Shepherd’s Market to an already full Annual Conference week.

Conference week is busy and demanding, which makes their choice to spend part of it serving our neighbors even more meaningful. We are grateful for these clergy and laity who put their faith into action. Thank you, Louisiana BMCR! ❤️

🎉 Amazon Prime Day is here! 🎉

As you’re taking advantage of the great deals, consider adding an extra item (or two!) to your cart for The Shepherd’s Market. 💚

We’ve created an Amazon Wish List filled with our most-needed pantry items and essentials. Every donation helps us keep our shelves stocked and provide food to neighbors in need.

🛒 Shop our Wish List here:
https://a.co/ca44Ixy

Thank you for making a difference in our community this Prime Day! 🌟

Check out my list on Amazon

🌽🍅 A huge thank you to our friends from Highland Road Presbyterian Church for sharing the bounty of their garden with us! Today they dropped off fresh Silver Queen corn and homegrown tomatoes, and we are so grateful for this generous gift.

There’s something beautiful about neighbors sharing from their abundance. Thank you for helping nourish our community and reminding us that ministry often looks like a basket full of fresh produce and a kind heart. ❤️

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Closure 🇺🇸

Shepherd’s Market will be
CLOSED Monday, May 25
in observance of Memorial Day.

We will reopen Tuesday
with normal business hours.

Thank you to all who served.

🎉 Turn Your Birthday Into a Blessing 💛 🎉

Did you know you can support Shepherd’s Market (a program through Opening Doors: a Louisiana Nonprofit Corporation) right from a regular Facebook post? It’s easier than you think 🙌

📱 Here’s the simplest way to start your fundraiser:

👉 Click “What’s on your mind?” to create a new post
👉 Scroll down through the options
👉 Tap “Fundraiser”
👉 Search “Opening Doors: a Louisiana Nonprofit Corporation”
👉 Post and share with your friends 🎂

💡 Tip: If you don’t see “Fundraiser,” click “See More” to find it!

Every dollar raised helps us provide food and support to families right here in our community, and we’re so grateful to celebrate with you ❤️

Shoutout to our amazing Beta Club crew! 🎉🙌

Thank YOU for bringing the energy, the smiles, and the helping hands to Shepherd’s Market 🛒💛 You showed up ready to serve, and it made such a difference for everyone who came through!

From bagging groceries 📦 to sharing kindness 😊 to jumping in wherever needed 💪—you all were incredible!

We’re so grateful for your servant hearts ❤️ and your willingness to make our community brighter 🌟

Come back anytime…we’ll save you a spot! 😉👏:

We’re honored to share that Shepherd's Market has been selected as a Community Assistance Fund (CAF) grant recipient from the Junior League of Baton Rouge!

The Community Assistance Fund reflects the League’s commitment to its vision of women as catalysts for lasting community change in the areas of health, education, and cultural development. Each year, CAF grants are awarded to projects that advance this mission and create a meaningful impact in our community, and we are incredibly grateful to be a part of it.

This special moment took place at the Touch A Truck event, making it even more memorable!

Thank you to the Junior League of Baton Rouge for your support and for investing in organizations working to make a difference. 💙

Thank you to Atmos Energy for their generous donation to the Shepherd’s Market!

Partnerships like this make a real and lasting impact, and we truly appreciate their commitment to giving back and investing in the Baton Rouge community.

Thank you, Atmos Energy, for helping us make a difference! 💙💙