Former NFL player Jaylon Smith partners with Blessings in a Backpack at Fairfield Elementary School
Former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith returned to his hometown to partner with Blessings in a Backpack, surprising students and inspiring them to chase their dreams.
8th Annual SOUPer Bowl Scores Big for Kids on the First Coast
The 8th Annual SOUPer Bowl brought together over 140 guests, raising $40,000 to provide hunger-free weekends for children on the First Coast.
The Race to Feed Waukesha: 10,000 Bags of Weekend Food Packed
The Race to Feed Waukesha County brought together over 530 attendees who packed 10,000 bags of weekend food for local kids, showcasing the power of community, competition, and compassion.
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.
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.
DIY5K Raises $80,000 to Feed Kids in Chicago
Our Chicago Chapter's 2024 DIY5K brought together 822 participants and raised over $80,000, providing weekend food for 500 more children throughout the school year—thanks to the incredible support of the
Bridging Communities: The Spirit of Giving in Bluefield
In Bluefield, community partners such as Trinity United Methodist Church and the Lions Club are working together to provide weekend meals for hundreds of children through Blessings in a Backpack
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.
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.