Together Rising Gives $250,000 to Blessings in a Backpack
In March 2020, the world, as we knew it, changed. Festivities were canceled, sports seasons were cut short, and schools were closed indefinitely. 11 million food-insecure children, who rely on the meals they eat at school during the week, now faced the uncertainty of when they would eat again.
Blessings in a Backpack, which works provide hunger-free weekends for kids across America who might otherwise go hungry, answered that call. But not without the help of partners and individuals who wanted to give back.
On March 17, Together Rising made a commitment to help Blessings in a Backpack continue to feed kids during COVID-19 school closures. With a generous gift of $250,000, Together Rising will make more than 62,500 bags of food a reality for thousands of vulnerable children nationwide.
“We are thankful for Together Rising’s donation to help feed kids in our programs when schools are closed,” said Brooke Wiseman, CEO of Blessings in a Backpack. “Because of this support, volunteers are providing bags of food to even more children, and distribution is taking place on more than just Fridays.”
“Together Rising exists to turn our collective heartbreak into effective action,” said Together Rising. “During these heartbreaking times, we are honored that our donors’ generous gifts are ensuring that children and families will continue to have meals during the nationwide school closings. We are grateful to work with Blessings in a Backpack in this vital work.”
Learn more about Together Rising at togetherrising.org.