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.
Frederick Rallies to Provide Hunger-Free Weekends at Race to Feed Event
The Frederick community came together for Race to Feed Frederick, a high-energy event that packed 2,400 bags of food and raised over $10,500 to provide hunger-free weekends for local children.
Nemours Hosts Kids Zone Grand Opening at THE PLAYERS Championship
Nemours Children’s Health welcomed students from Andrew Robinson Elementary to the 2025 Kids Zone Grand Opening at THE PLAYERS Championship, offering a day of fun, golf, and unforgettable experiences while
A Community’s Response to Hunger
A dedicated community effort in Pickaway County, Ohio, has grown a Blessings in a Backpack program from feeding 35 children in 2020 to 365 kids weekly, thanks to local leaders,
Driving Change: Justin and Kate Rose’s Impact Through Blessings in a Backpack
Justin and Kate Rose are making a lasting impact through Blessings in a Backpack, helping provide hunger-free weekends for kids in Orlando and beyond—read how their dedication earned them the
Students work with Blessings in a Backpack for service project
Jacksonville Country Day School second-graders partnered with Nemours Children’s Health to pack over 400 bags of nutritious food, supporting Blessings in a Backpack’s mission to provide hunger-free weekends for kids
Former NFL player Jaylon Smith partners with Blessings in a Backpack at Fairfield Elementary School
Former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith returned to his hometown to partner with Blessings in a Backpack, surprising students and inspiring them to chase their dreams.
8th Annual SOUPer Bowl Scores Big for Kids on the First Coast
The 8th Annual SOUPer Bowl brought together over 140 guests, raising $40,000 to provide hunger-free weekends for children on the First Coast.
The Race to Feed Waukesha: 10,000 Bags of Weekend Food Packed
The Race to Feed Waukesha County brought together over 530 attendees who packed 10,000 bags of weekend food for local kids, showcasing the power of community, competition, and compassion.