Zurich Classic: A Hole-in-One for Charity and Community
The Zurich Classic continues its legacy of giving back, with Blessings in a Backpack joining this year’s event to pack bags of weekend food for children facing food insecurity alongside
Big Shoes to Fill: Honoring Years of Feeding Kids in Fulton
Craig and Susan Traub’s dedication to Blessings in a Backpack in Fulton has doubled student support, fostered community partnerships, and ensured local kids have hunger-free weekends for over a decade.
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.
A Legacy of Kindness: Gail A. Jackson’s Bequest Creates a Lasting Impact
A bequest from longtime Modesto, California, teacher Gail A. Jackson — one of the largest in Blessings in a Backpack history — will help provide weekend food for children nationwide
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
Volunteer Appreciation Week
During Volunteer Appreciation Week, Blessings in a Backpack is celebrating its volunteers! We want to express our appreciation for their impact on children’s lives.
Nemours Hosts Kids Zone Grand Opening at THE PLAYERS Championship
Nemours Children’s Health welcomed students from Andrew Robinson Elementary to the 2025 Kids Zone Grand Opening at THE PLAYERS Championship, offering a day of fun, golf, and unforgettable experiences while
A Community’s Response to Hunger
A dedicated community effort in Pickaway County, Ohio, has grown a Blessings in a Backpack program from feeding 35 children in 2020 to 365 kids weekly, thanks to local leaders,
Driving Change: Justin and Kate Rose’s Impact Through Blessings in a Backpack
Justin and Kate Rose are making a lasting impact through Blessings in a Backpack, helping provide hunger-free weekends for kids in Orlando and beyond—read how their dedication earned them the