Volunteers Get As Much As They Give
A crew of approximately 20 volunteers arrives at Waverly Elementary School in Frederick, Md., to pack bags of food for the Blessings in a Backpack program.
Blizzard Bags Packed for Snow Days in Frederick, Md.
Blessings in a Backpack volunteers assemble more than 2,000 'Blizzard Bags," to be handed out to kids in Frederick, Md., before snow days.
Texas Roadhouse Packs 8,000 Bags of Food for Summer
Texas Roadhouse employees helped pack 8,000 bags of food for kids in Louisville, Ky. to take home for the weekends during the summer. It's part of the "Summer Blessings" program,
Blessings in a Backpack’s Waukesha, Wisconsin Programs
Waukesha County is the 2nd most affluent county in Wisconsin, so when people hear that there are hungry kids right in their own backyards they want to help. Having the Volunteer Wisconsin Recognizes Regina Estrada as Volunteer Rock Star
Nonprofits depend on volunteers to help them reach their mission, but some volunteers just stand out . . . Regina Estrada is one such volunteer. She volunteers for Blessings in
Blessings in a Backpack of Waukesha County to hold annual fundraiser Oct. 13
On Saturday, Oct. 13, Blessings in a Backpack of Waukesha County will host its annual 'Bridge the Gap' fundraiser. According to program director Regina Estrada, the event first took place
Tice Elementary School students get blessings, Vera Bradley backpacks and a day of fun
Every student – about 600 – received Vera Bradley backpacks through Blessings in a Backpack. "Dancing With The Stars" celebrity Witney Carson took part in a back-to-school carnival and handed
It Takes a Village . . .
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]By Hermine Bernstein, program coordinator, Frederick, Md. My journey with Blessings in a Backpack started in the usual way, right time, right place. In November 2013, I was at the dentist
Providing Weekend Food for Students in Need
Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) announces the 40 school districts and more than 175 schools that are recipients of School Breakfast Grants for the 2017-2018 school year, provided through funding