We're feeding the kids in Chicago this weekend!

Our Impact During the 2022/23 School Year

211195
Hunger-free weekends
5389
Kids
68
Schools
655
Volunteers

Why Get Involved?

How To Help?

For $160 you can help us feed a child every weekend of the school year.
Organize a Facebook fundraiser to feed the kids in your community.
Volunteer your time or talent to support a local Blessings program.
Follow us on social media and subscribe to our quarterly e-newsletter.

How does Blessings in a Backpack work?

Local Stories

Partner Spotlight: Molex

Molex continues to be a vital partner with Blessings in a Backpack, helping provide weekend nutrition to children across Chicago while empowering their employees to make a lasting impact in the community.

Feeding Kids at Chicago Housing Authority Homes

The Chicago Chapter of Blessings in a Backpack launched a new program to provide weekend meals for children at Dearborn Homes and Cabrini Green Homes, ensuring that there are no barriers to accessing life-changing nutrition.

Mission Ambassador Hosts Packing Event, Preparing Over 200 Bags of Food for Local Students

Mission Ambassador Nadia led Munster High School’s varsity cheer and football teams in a day of service, packing over 200 bags of food for local students in need.

OUR PARTNERS

We would like to give many thanks to our Chicago Chapter Lead Partners listed below, without which this program would not be possible.

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