Longtime volunteers continue legacy of late Blessings in a Backpack program coordinator
For more than a decade, dedicated volunteers in Wilkins Township, Pa., have packed weekend food bags for local students through Blessings in a Backpack, continuing Linda Lafferty's legacy.
Erin Kerr Named One of Crain’s 2025 Notable Leaders in Philanthropy
Blessings in a Backpack CEO Erin Kerr has been named one of Crain’s Chicago Business 2025 Notable Leaders in Philanthropy, honoring her impact on childhood hunger and nonprofit leadership nationwide.
The third annual ‘Battle at the Creek’ raised more than $20,000 for Blessings in a Backpack
The third annual ‘Battle at the Creek’ Golf Tournament raised more than $20,000 to support hunger-free weekends for local children through Blessings in a Backpack SWFL.
Zurich Classic: A Hole-in-One for Charity and Community
The Zurich Classic continues its legacy of giving back, with Blessings in a Backpack joining this year’s event to pack bags of weekend food for children facing food insecurity alongside
Big Shoes to Fill: Honoring Years of Feeding Kids in Fulton
Craig and Susan Traub’s dedication to Blessings in a Backpack in Fulton has doubled student support, fostered community partnerships, and ensured local kids have hunger-free weekends for over a decade.
Field Elementary Students Experience the Magic of Derby Season at Unbridled Afternoon
Students at Field Elementary were treated to a Derby-themed celebration during the fourth annual Unbridled Afternoon. The event brought the excitement of Derby season to life with local celebrities, mascots,
2025 Race to Feed Chicago Sets New Records
The 2025 Race to Feed Chicago broke records and brought the community together to pack 2,400 bags of food, raising over $21,000 to support hunger-free weekends for Chicago kids.
Blessings in a Backpack Orlando Chapter Golf Classic — The Duke of Edinburgh Cup 2025 U.S. Qualifier
Join us on May 9, 2025, at Alaqua Country Club for an exclusive chance to participate in one of only two U.S. qualifiers for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Cup.
A Legacy of Kindness: Gail A. Jackson’s Bequest Creates a Lasting Impact
A bequest from longtime Modesto, California, teacher Gail A. Jackson — one of the largest in Blessings in a Backpack history — will help provide weekend food for children nationwide