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Featured, Local Stories, Trending September 14, 2025

Hear how community leaders, educators, and local businesses are teaming up to provide hunger-free weekends for kids in Chicagoland.
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Blessings in a Backpack kicks off this year’s program with packing event
Featured, Local Stories, Trending September 11, 2025

Blessings in a Backpack kicks off this year’s program with packing event

Blessings in a Backpack kicked off the school year in Louisville with packing events at Camp Taylor and Frayser Elementary, providing hunger-free weekends for more than 5,700 JCPS students while
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Spavia Day Spa Marks 20 Years with Limited-Edition Facial in Partnership with IMAGE Skincare to Support Children in Need
Featured, Local Stories, Trending August 28, 2025

Spavia Day Spa Marks 20 Years with Limited-Edition Facial in Partnership with IMAGE Skincare to Support Children in Need

Spavia Day Spa is celebrating its 20th anniversary by donating a portion of every limited-edition facial to Blessings in a Backpack, helping feed children nationwide.
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Blessings in a Backpack Frederick Chapter Welcomes Dr. Ashley Waters as New Managing Director
Featured, Local Stories, Trending August 26, 2025

Blessings in a Backpack Frederick Chapter Welcomes Dr. Ashley Waters as New Managing Director

Blessings in a Backpack Frederick Chapter has named Dr. Ashley Waters, a longtime nonprofit and public sector leader, as its new managing director.
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Video: Dan Summins Shares Blessings in a Backpack Story on WGN Morning News
Featured, Local Stories, Trending August 14, 2025

Video: Dan Summins Shares Blessings in a Backpack Story on WGN Morning News

Blessings in a Backpack Chicago chapter Managing Director Dan Summins appeared on WGN TV Channel's Morning News with Mike Toomey.
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The third annual ‘Battle at the Creek’ raised more than $20,000 for Blessings in a Backpack
Featured, Local Stories, Trending June 3, 2025

The third annual ‘Battle at the Creek’ raised more than $20,000 for Blessings in a Backpack

The third annual ‘Battle at the Creek’ Golf Tournament raised more than $20,000 to support hunger-free weekends for local children through Blessings in a Backpack SWFL.
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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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