Blessings in a Backpack feeds kids on the weekend

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to light at the national level, we hope to create awareness of the critical need for programs like Blessings in a

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The White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health is on September 28. By bringing childhood hunger

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Backpack.

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

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This school year, let's come together

to feed kids!

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Backpacks That Give Back

Blessings in a Backpack + Vera Bradley = the ultimate give back for the school year! Donate $10 or more to

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feed kids who might otherwise go hungry and receive a free Vera Bradley backpack bag charm.

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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

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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.

2022 PGA Championship Winner Justin Thomas funds an entire year of weekend meals for an elementary school in his hometown

Featured, Local Stories, Stories from the Field September 20, 2022

2022 PGA Championship Winner Justin Thomas funds an entire year of weekend meals for an elementary school in his hometown

PGA TOUR golfer Justin Thomas and his organization, the Justin Thomas Foundation, donated funds to provide Blessings in a Backpack for every child at Camp Taylor Elementary in Louisville, Kentucky.

White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health

Blessings in the News, Featured September 15, 2022

White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health

The White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health is on September 28. Blessings in a Backpack CEO Erin Kerr will be at the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition,

Vote for Blessings in a Backpack and Racing Louisville FC to Win the Nationwide Community Impact Award

Featured, Stories from the Field September 14, 2022

Vote for Blessings in a Backpack and Racing Louisville FC to Win the Nationwide Community Impact Award

September is here and it's time for YOU to vote for Racing Louisville FC and Emina Ekic to win the Nationwide Impact Award fan vote. Voting is simple — go

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.

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