Blessings in a Backpack’s Cultural Statement
Blessings in a Backpack strives to ensure children do not go hungry on the weekends by empowering individuals, partners, and communities to take action. Changing hearts, creating opportunities, strengthening families
COVID-19 canceled their variety show; students raised $341,000 for charity anyway
More than 800 students donated their time and talent to produce an Humorology. This annual musical comedy show raises money for local and national charities. In 2020, they chose Blessings
Blessings in Small Packages
The Richmond Raceway and NASCAR Foundation efforts have proven to be a shining light during the COVID-19 school closures. They provided 1,500 extra bags of food to be sent home
Vera Bradley and Shawn Johnson East Launch Star-Studded Capsule Collection
The star-spangled styles are designed to help you take on the day and make a difference, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Blessings in a Backpack.
Blessings in a Backpack provides food to Chicago students amid coronavirus pandemic
Blessings in a Backpack is currently operating at eight locations throughout Chicago, feeding 3,000 kids. Before COVID-19, there were more than 60 Chicago locations, feeding 6,000 children.
Trivia For A Cause Makes A Difference During COVID-19
A group of friends is hosting virtual trivia events to support charitable organizations giving back during the current public health crisis. The game on April 26, 2020, supported Blessings in
We Surpassed Our #GivingTuesdayNow Goal of $10,000!
Because of you, we exceeded our original goal by 246 percent(!) and raised more than $34,600 for the first ever #GivingTuesdayNow! Thank you for stepping up during the most uncertain
‘Humorology’ Raises $335,000 for Blessings in a Backpack
Humorology raised an incredible $335,000 to start the first-ever Blessings in a Backpack program in Madison, Wis.! Over 800 University of Wisconsin-Madison students fundraised all year long—even when their school