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GET FED UP 2026 Raises $123,000 for Southwest Florida Children
Featured, Local Stories, Trending February 17, 2026

GET FED UP 2026 Raises $123,000 for Southwest Florida Children

The third annual GET FED UP presented by Nor-Tech 2026 brought Southwest Florida leaders together at Scotlynn headquarters, raising $123,000 to help provide hunger-free weekends for local children.
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9th Annual SOUPer Bowl Raises Nearly $30,000 to Support Hunger-Free Weekends in North Florida
Featured, Local Stories, Trending February 11, 2026

9th Annual SOUPer Bowl Raises Nearly $30,000 to Support Hunger-Free Weekends in North Florida

More than 100 community members gathered at the 9th Annual SOUPer Bowl at Bowing Oaks, raising nearly $30,000 to help provide hunger-free weekends for children across North Florida.
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Race to Feed Southern Wisconsin packs 12,000 bags of weekend food
Featured, Local Stories, Trending January 26, 2026

Race to Feed Southern Wisconsin packs 12,000 bags of weekend food

Hundreds of volunteers packed nearly 12,000 bags of weekend food during Race to Feed at Waukesha County Technical College, made possible through the generous support of Zee Zees as the
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Virginia and Mizzou Score Big for Kids During TaxSlayer Gator Bowl
Featured, Local Stories, Trending January 12, 2026

Virginia and Mizzou Score Big for Kids During TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

Ahead of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, players and staff from both teams came together with Blessings in a Backpack to pack 1,600 food bags, ensuring children in North Florida have
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A 5K Without Limits: Chicago Runs for Hunger-Free Weekends
Featured, Local Stories, Trending December 15, 2025

A 5K Without Limits: Chicago Runs for Hunger-Free Weekends

The Chicago DIY 5K united more than 1,000 participants across the globe, raising over $100,000 to support hunger-free weekends for children throughout the Chicagoland area.
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15th Annual Community Chili Cook-Off Feeds North Florida Kids
Featured, Local Stories, Trending November 25, 2025

15th Annual Community Chili Cook-Off Feeds North Florida Kids

The 15th Annual Chili Cook-Off at Brix Taphouse brought the North Florida community together to raise nearly $30,000—providing more than 6,500 hunger-free weekends for local kids through Blessings in a
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Louisville Golf Classic Tees Up to Feed Kids
Featured, Local Stories, Trending November 12, 2025

Louisville Golf Classic Tees Up to Feed Kids

The 8th Annual Louisville Golf Classic, presented by Kroger, brought together 96 golfers for a day of fun, community, and generosity—raising funds to provide hunger-free weekends for students at Frayser
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Bridge the Gap Gala Celebrates 13 Years of Feeding Kids
Featured, Local Stories, Trending November 12, 2025

Bridge the Gap Gala Celebrates 13 Years of Feeding Kids

The 13th annual Bridge the Gap Gala brought together the Southern Wisconsin community to celebrate 13 years of generosity, honoring local partners and volunteers who help ensure hunger-free weekends for
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Chicago Golf and Racquet Classic Raises $100,000 to Feed Local Children
Featured, Local Stories, Trending October 1, 2025

Chicago Golf and Racquet Classic Raises $100,000 to Feed Local Children

The 2025 Chicago Golf and Racquet Classic brought together 140 participants and raised $100,000 to help provide hunger-free weekends for kids in our community.
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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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