Teeing Up for Good: Blessings in a Backpack Partners Compete in The Masters
As The Masters tees off on April 11, 2024, Blessings in a Backpack sends its best wishes to our PGA partners competing in the tournament: Charl Schwartzel, Justin Rose, Jason Day, and Justin Thomas. These remarkable athletes have not only showcased their talent on the golf course but have also demonstrated their unwavering support for Blessings in a Backpack over the years. Their commitment to our cause has made a significant impact on the lives of children facing food insecurity. We invite you to read the stories below to learn more about how these golfers have supported Blessings in a Backpack and join us in cheering them on during The Masters.
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 in my hometown of Louisville, which holds a very special place in my heart,” shared Justin.
2022 PGA Championship Winner Justin Thomas funds an entire year of weekend meals for an elementary school in his hometown
PGA TOUR golfer Justin Thomas and his organization, the Justin Thomas Foundation, donated funds to provide Blessings in a Backpack for every child at Camp Taylor Elementary in Louisville, Kentucky.
Justin and Kate Rose Help Fuel Central Florida Youth
Justin and Kate have supported Blessings in a Backpack for over a decade helping provide more than 500,000 hunger-free weekends to more than 15,000 children in Central Florida.
Pro golfer donates millions to end childhood hunger in Central Florida
Thousands of young kids in Central Florida don’t get enough food on the weekends. Justin and Kate Rose have raised and donated millions of dollars in the past to go towards the fight to end that problem.
The Kate & Justin Rose Foundation donates $1 million to Blessings in a Backpack Orlando Chapter
Professional golfer Justin Rose and his wife, Kate Rose, have announced a $1 million donation to the Blessings in a Backpack Orlando Chapter to help feed elementary school children who might otherwise go hungry on the weekend.
Kingmade Jerky Donates $100,000 in Products to Blessings in a Backpack
Kingmade Jerky is donating over $100,000 of beef jerky to 5,000 children around the nation, in partnership with 15 PGA TOUR player sponsored Blessings in a Backpack programs.
PGA TOUR Memorial Tournament Volunteers Pack 800 Bags of Weekend Food
Volunteer team leads for the tournament packed 800 bags of weekend food! Kids served by golfer Jason Day’s Brighter Days Foundation Blessings in a Backpack program in Columbus, Ohio, will take home the bags of food.