HOPE Ministries of Baton Rouge

The way to work sustainable workforce solutions is a client centered program that provides a structured enviornment to help impoverished participants achieve and maintain employment, housing financial and family stability. Through education and coaching, clients gain workforce skills, financial literacy, and other life skills needed for self-sufficiency. The way to work serves approximately 700 participants annually. Hope also educates the community and employers on the challenges faced by individuals raised in generational poverty.

The client choice food pantry is a collaborative project that creates an atmosphere of dignity for clients and allows them to select food that suits their preferences and nutritional needs. The food pantry also houses a test kitchen to provide cooking demonstrations to educate clients on healthy eating. The client choice food pantry served 2,845 individuals in need during the fiscal year ended june 30, 2024.