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Field Elementary Students Experience the Magic of Derby Season at Unbridled Afternoon
Featured, Local Stories April 18, 2025

Field Elementary Students Experience the Magic of Derby Season at Unbridled Afternoon

Students at Field Elementary were treated to a Derby-themed celebration during the fourth annual Unbridled Afternoon. The event brought the excitement of Derby season to life with local celebrities, mascots,
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2025 Race to Feed Chicago Sets New Records
Featured, Local Stories, Trending April 15, 2025

2025 Race to Feed Chicago Sets New Records

The 2025 Race to Feed Chicago broke records and brought the community together to pack 2,400 bags of food, raising over $21,000 to support hunger-free weekends for Chicago kids.
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Blessings in a Backpack Orlando Chapter Golf Classic — The Duke of Edinburgh Cup 2025 U.S. Qualifier
Featured, Local Stories April 14, 2025

Blessings in a Backpack Orlando Chapter Golf Classic — The Duke of Edinburgh Cup 2025 U.S. Qualifier

Join us on May 9, 2025, at Alaqua Country Club for an exclusive chance to participate in one of only two U.S. qualifiers for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Cup.
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Food for Thought Webinar: The Impact of Hunger on Being a Kid
Featured, Local Stories, Trending April 2, 2025

Food for Thought Webinar: The Impact of Hunger on Being a Kid

The latest Food for Thought webinar featured Dr. Brian Bordini and Principal Sunny Morland discussing the impact of hunger on children and how Blessings in a Backpack helps fill the
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Volunteer Appreciation Week
Featured, Local Stories, Trending March 28, 2025

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.
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Nemours Hosts Kids Zone Grand Opening at THE PLAYERS Championship
Featured, Local Stories, Trending March 13, 2025

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
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Driving Change: Justin and Kate Rose’s Impact Through Blessings in a Backpack
Featured, Local Stories, Trending March 6, 2025

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
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Students work with Blessings in a Backpack for service project
Featured, Local Stories, Trending March 6, 2025

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
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8th Annual SOUPer Bowl Scores Big for Kids on the First Coast
Featured, Local Stories, Trending February 11, 2025

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.
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The Race to Feed Waukesha: 10,000 Bags of Weekend Food Packed
Featured, Local Stories, Trending January 23, 2025

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.
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