Ashley Howard Joins Blessings in a Backpack as Vice President of Development
Fundraising leader brings experience in national partnerships, philanthropy, and community impact.
Race to Feed Crosses the Finish Line with Incredible Community Impact
Race to Feed Central Florida was a true community win, bringing neighbors together to help ensure local kids have what they need to thrive.
Food Insecurity Exists Across America. Here’s What It Means for Kids.
Every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and thrive. As a registered dietitian and nutritionist, I know how much consistent nutrition matters for a child’s health, development, and abilityBlessings Across Long Island Annual Dinner Dance
An evening of gratitude on Long Island. For 1,200 children across 17 Long Island schools, their community showed up in a big way raising $42,000.
Chicago Comes Together for Race to Feed 2026
The 2026 Race to Feed Chicago brought the community together to pack 2,400 bags of food and raise a record-breaking $30,000, supporting 6,400 local children while highlighting the inspiring leadership
Volunteer Appreciation Week
During Volunteer Appreciation Week, Blessings in a Backpack is celebrating its volunteers! We want to express our appreciation for their impact on children’s lives.
Pack the Sack Helps Provide Thousands of Hunger-Free Weekends
Pack the Sack brought the Louisville community together for one powerful night, helping provide 36,480 hunger-free weekends for local kids.
Blessings in a Backpack Receives $160,000 Grant from Bobby Nichols-Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation
Blessings in a Backpack received a $160,000 grant from the Bobby Nichols-Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation, whose support has now reached $1.5 million to help provide hunger-free weekends for kids in Southwest
Race to Feed Frederick fuels hunger-free weekends for 3,400 local kids
Race to Feed Frederick brought together 15 teams and more than 75 volunteers to pack 5,000 bags of food, helping ensure 3,400 local children have food for the weekend.