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Ole Miss and Duke Score Big for Kids During TaxSlayer Gator Bowl
Featured, Local Stories, Trending January 7, 2025

Ole Miss and Duke Score Big for Kids During TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

Before taking the field in the 80th TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, Ole Miss and Duke packed 1,000 bags of food to help kids on the First Coast enjoy hunger-free weekends.
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Blessings in a Backpack Featured on WGN Chicago!
Featured, Local Stories, Trending December 4, 2024

Blessings in a Backpack Featured on WGN Chicago!

Team Sweetness, one of our student DIY5K teams, was featured on WGN Chicago, showcasing their incredible work raising funds and running the Franklin School program to feed kids every weekend.
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Annual Packing Event Delivers 2,000 Blizzard Bags to Frederick County Children
Featured, Local Stories, Trending October 30, 2024

Annual Packing Event Delivers 2,000 Blizzard Bags to Frederick County Children

This year's annual packing event, sponsored by Leidos Biomedical Research and hosted by the YMCA of Frederick County, brought together 85 volunteers who packed 2,000 Blizzard Bags full of food.
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Bridge the Gap Gala Raises Over $165,000 to Feed Kids in Waukesha County
Featured, Local Stories, Trending October 30, 2024

Bridge the Gap Gala Raises Over $165,000 to Feed Kids in Waukesha County

Blessings in a Backpack Waukesha County Chapter's Bridge the Gap gala raised over $165,000 to provide weekend food for school-aged children who might otherwise go hungry.
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Feeding Kids at Chicago Housing Authority Homes
Featured, Local Stories, Trending October 23, 2024

Feeding Kids at Chicago Housing Authority Homes

The Chicago Chapter of Blessings in a Backpack launched a new program to provide weekend meals for children at Dearborn Homes and Cabrini Green Homes, ensuring that there are no
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Mission Ambassador Hosts Packing Event, Preparing Over 200 Bags of Food for Local Students
Featured, Local Stories, Trending October 21, 2024

Mission Ambassador Hosts Packing Event, Preparing Over 200 Bags of Food for Local Students

Mission Ambassador Nadia led Munster High School’s varsity cheer and football teams in a day of service, packing over 200 bags of food for local students in need.
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Red Robin Is Feeding Kids On the Weekends
Featured, Local Stories, Partners October 3, 2024

Red Robin Is Feeding Kids On the Weekends

Red Robin is partnering with Blessings in a Backpack to help improve the lives of hungry kids. Guests have the opportunity to donate to Blessings in a Backpack right from
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Watch for Us! Blessings in a Backpack is Now on Chicago TV!
Featured, Local Stories, Trending August 7, 2024

Watch for Us! Blessings in a Backpack is Now on Chicago TV!

Starting August 19 through September 1, tune in to WGN to see the Chicago Chapter featured in our TV commercial, airing between 6–10 a.m. Don’t miss the chance to see
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Video: Louisville Mother and Daughter Make It Their Mission to Feed JCPS Students
Featured, Local Stories July 17, 2024

Video: Louisville Mother and Daughter Make It Their Mission to Feed JCPS Students

Inspired by Liz’s dedication to our Louisville Chapter, Debbie decided to take action and support local school-age kids through Blessings in a Backpack. Their teamwork and commitment are truly heartwarming!
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Daughter Continues Mom’s Legacy of Helping Others
Featured, Local Stories, Trending June 13, 2024

Daughter Continues Mom’s Legacy of Helping Others

Kaela Hammerstrom Combs continues her mother’s legacy by working with Blessings in a Backpack, distributing bags of food to students in need every Friday, ensuring they have nourishment over the
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