Kids carry the Blessings tradition at Knox College
Knox College students feed kids on the weekend in a unique way by donating their meal points. Today, they serve approximately 450 children every Friday afternoon.
Blessings in a Backpack Waukesha County Chapter Hosts Volunteer Event
Community volunteers filled 3,000 backpacks with kid-friendly, shelf-stable, and nutritious weekend food for Waukesha County students to take home on the last day of school.
JASSAC Delta Sigma Theta’s and Shure Music Company Pack 3000 Bags for Harvey Public Schools
The Joliet Area/South Suburban Alumnae Chapter (JASSAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has had the pleasure of partnering with Blessings in a Backpack since 2014. This year, they have
Blanche Sims Elementary Cereal Drive Benefits Blessings in a Backpack
The student council challenged students to bring in 400 cereal boxes to donate Blessings in a Backpack, and if they met that goal, they would get a surprise at the
Nick Cutsumpas, “Farmer Nick,” Reads Maddi’s Fridge, Gives Apples to Preschoolers
“Farmer Nick," host of Netflix’s Emmy-nominated Instant Dream House, urban gardener, and Blessings in a Backpack supporter, reads Maddi's Fridge to preschoolers in Madison, Wisconsin.
Blessings Volunteers Honored With “Partners In Educational Excellence” Award
The award is given annually to exemplary, school-community-partnership programs that promote effective educational performance, enhanced student achievement, and strong community involvement in educational quality.
Feeding Kids in Your Own Backyard
Children shouldn't spend the summer worrying about going hungry; they should be out playing in the sun. This May, get involved and give back to help feed kids who might
PGA TOUR Wives Association celebrates 35 years of meaningful impact
Through their various initiatives, the PGA TOUR Wives Association has raised millions of dollars for charities that support children, including Blessings in a Backpack. Their work is making a real
Hosts Of 10th Annual Unbridled Eve Gala ‘Incredibly Blessed’ To Again Benefit Blessings In A Backpack
The night before the Kentucky Derby, the Unbridled Eve Gala is a glamorous event supporting local charities.