Middle school student’s T-shirt leads to a big donation for a school program that helps the hungry
6th grader Ian McConnell wore a "Be Kind" t-shirt to school and it turned into a fundraiser to help the school's Blessings in a Backpack program.
How Sisters Give Back To the Community During Their Final Softball Season Together
Cassady and Carmyn Greenwood are in their final season playing on the same college softball team, the University of Louisville. They wanted to do something special to celebrate the season,
Going Far to Provide Food in the Far North
In Sitka, Alaska — home of Blessings in a Backpack's northernmost program — one volunteer goes above and beyond to ensure local children have food to eat on the weekends.
Blessings in a Backpack’s Chicago Associate Board Hosts 4th Annual Race to Feed Chicago
After a three-year pause during the height of the pandemic, Blessings in a Backpack's Chicago Associates Board brought its 'Race to Feed Chicago' event back in full force to pack
The ‘Race for the Rest of Us’ is back!
The Blessings in a Backpack 0.5K — that's not a typo; our "race" is, in fact, only 546 yards — will incorporate all the typical race elements while lampooning a
Zurich Classic Packs Food Fore New Orleans Kids
The Zurich Classic shows what can go right when we take a team approach — both on and off the golf course. More than 1,000 backpacks of ready-to-eat food were
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
Blessings in a Backpack Partners With Unbridled Charitable Foundation To Host “Unbridled Afternoon” for Louisville Students
As an ode to the annual Unbridled Eve Gala that occurs the evening before the Kentucky Derby and fundraises to help several nonprofits, including Blessings in a Backpack, this kid-friendly
2022 National Volunteer Week
During National Volunteer Week, Blessings in a Backpack is celebrating its volunteers! We want to express our appreciation for the impact they make on children’s lives.