Blessings in a Backpack feeds kids on the weekend

Despite all the uncertainties in our world, Blessings in a Backpack is one thing kids can count on!

How can you help?

This school year, let's come together

to feed kids!

Read our Impact Report

As more and more families experienced food insecurity because of rising food costs and inflation, we continued to feed

kids because of you. With your support, we provided more than 3 million hunger-free weekends.

Our impact during the 2021–2022 school year

Maddi's Fridge for kids and families

Maddi’s Fridge is a children’s picture book that raises awareness about poverty and hunger. And some of

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our favorite Blessings supporters have volunteered their time and talent to read the book to you!

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Volunteer to Feed Hungry Kids

Consider the following ways to get involved with Blessings in a Backpack and ensure

hunger-free weekends for food-insecure kids in your community.

Featured August 16, 2022

Blessings food makes a difference

Communities In Schools of Los Angeles and Blessings in a Backpack have teamed up to feed kids on the weekends. "Food insecurity is very real in the schools we are

Featured, Local Stories August 15, 2022

Collective Church food drive seeks to donate 20,000 pounds of groceries

The donated food gets divided up between three community partners including Blessings in a Backpack Frederick Chapter.

Featured July 27, 2022

Going Back to School and Feeding Kids Despite Rising Food Costs

This school year, we aim to provide 3.5 million hunger-free weekends for kids struggling with food insecurity. Learn more about our plans for this year, including how we will feed

OUR PARTNERS

We want to thank our National Partners listed below, who gave over $100,000 during the 2021–2022 school year, without which this program would not be possible.