Blessings in a Backpack kicks off this year’s program with packing event
Blessings in a Backpack kicked off the school year in Louisville with packing events at Camp Taylor and Frayser Elementary, providing hunger-free weekends for more than 5,700 JCPS students while
Spavia Day Spa Marks 20 Years with Limited-Edition Facial in Partnership with IMAGE Skincare to Support Children in Need
Spavia Day Spa is celebrating its 20th anniversary by donating a portion of every limited-edition facial to Blessings in a Backpack, helping feed children nationwide.
Blessings in a Backpack Frederick Chapter Welcomes Dr. Ashley Waters as New Managing Director
Blessings in a Backpack Frederick Chapter has named Dr. Ashley Waters, a longtime nonprofit and public sector leader, as its new managing director.
Video: Dan Summins Shares Blessings in a Backpack Story on WGN Morning News
Blessings in a Backpack Chicago chapter Managing Director Dan Summins appeared on WGN TV Channel's Morning News with Mike Toomey.
Pro Golfers, Big Impact: A Family’s Mission to Feed Kids and Inspire Others
With support from pro golfer Justin Leonard and his family, students at The Benjamin School in Jupiter, Florida, are raising funds and packing food each week for 160 kids—showing that
Heaven Hill hosts Community Day, donates 650 backpacks to local students
More than 250 Heaven Hill Brands employees assembled 650 backpacks filled with school supplies and notes of encouragement for students in Louisville and Bardstown.
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.