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Food for Thought Webinar
The Blessings in a Backpack Chicago Chapter presents Food for Thought, a video seminar featuring insights from Amy Overmyer, LCPC, and Patti Van Winkle, Principal of Virginia Lake School, on childhood hunger and the impact of Blessings’ programs.
DIY 5K Raises $80,000 to Feed Kids in Chicago
Our 2024 DIY 5K 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 our community!
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.
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.