We're feeding the kids in Chicago this weekend!

Our Impact During the 2024/25 School Year

230000
Hunger-free weekends
6200
Kids
92
Locations
2000
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

A 5K Without Limits: Chicago Runs for Hunger-Free Weekends

The Chicago DIY 5K united more than 1,000 participants across the globe, raising over $100,000 to support hunger-free weekends for children throughout the Chicagoland area.

Chicago Golf and Racquet Classic Raises $100,000 to Feed Local Children

The 2025 Chicago Golf and Racquet Classic brought together 140 participants and raised $100,000 to help provide hunger-free weekends for kids in our community.

Hear how community leaders, educators, and local businesses are teaming up to provide hunger-free weekends for kids in Chicagoland.

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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