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The Smith Family’s Journey of Feeding 150+ Kids in Long Grove
Featured, Local Stories, Trending September 25, 2023

The Smith Family’s Journey of Feeding 150+ Kids in Long Grove

In their Long Grove garage, the Smith family's journey from packing meals by hand to feeding over 150 kids, and their vision to expand their impact, reveals the power of
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Hungry Child Brings Volunteer to Tears
Featured, Local Stories, Trending September 12, 2023

Hungry Child Brings Volunteer to Tears

At Harding Elementary in Hammond, Indiana, where 78% of students rely on federal free and reduced-price meals, Blessings in a Backpack steps in to provide weekend nourishment, making a meaningful
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Blessings in a Backpack raises more than $40K at golf scramble in Louisville
Featured, Local Stories August 24, 2023

Blessings in a Backpack raises more than $40K at golf scramble in Louisville

Blessings in a Backpack raised more than $40,000 at its annual fundraiser that benefits students at Jefferson County Public Schools.
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Filling the Forgotten School Supply this School Year
Featured, Local Stories, Trending August 8, 2023

Filling the Forgotten School Supply this School Year

This school year, we aim to provide more hunger-free weekends for kids struggling with food insecurity.
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Gondola Bistro in Okauchee hosts run/walk for Blessings in a Backpack
Featured, Local Stories August 4, 2023

Gondola Bistro in Okauchee hosts run/walk for Blessings in a Backpack

Michael Begler and Linda Janotha, owners of Gondola Bistro, Wine Bar, and Café in Okauchee, held a fun run/walk supporting Blessings in a Backpack Waukesha County Chapter.
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Grants Awarded to Organizations Fighting Food Insecurity
Featured, Local Stories July 19, 2023

Grants Awarded to Organizations Fighting Food Insecurity

Blessings in a Backpack Frederick Chapter received $75,000 to support its weekend food program for youth, which provides food to about 4,300 children annually.
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A Day of Blessings:  Minnesota Twins Visit Tice Elementary Students
Featured, Local Stories, Trending July 18, 2023

A Day of Blessings: Minnesota Twins Visit Tice Elementary Students

On a memorable afternoon at Tice Elementary, the Minnesota Twins made an impact on Blessings students by distributing weekend food and sharing valuable life lessons during baseball's Major League
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Girl Scouts give Back to Blessings
Featured, Local Stories July 18, 2023

Girl Scouts give Back to Blessings

Girl Scouts in Waukesha made positive note cards for Blessings kids and received their very own Blessings in a Backpack patch!
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2022 PGA Championship Winner Justin Thomas Feeds Kids in His Hometown
Featured, Local Stories, Partners July 5, 2023

2022 PGA Championship Winner Justin Thomas Feeds Kids in His Hometown

Parents volunteer to pack the food so that the Service Club can fill every locker Thursday after school with a 'blessing.' "I'm happy to be able to support the kids
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Blessings in a Backpack Waukesha County Chapter Hosts Volunteer Event
Featured, Local Stories May 24, 2023

Blessings in a Backpack Waukesha County Chapter Hosts Volunteer Event

Community volunteers filled 3,000 backpacks with kid-friendly, shelf-stable, and nutritious weekend food for Waukesha County students to take home on the last day of school.
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