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

Red Robin Is Feeding Kids On the Weekends

Red Robin is partnering with Blessings in a Backpack to help improve the lives of hungry kids. Guests have the opportunity to donate to Blessings in a Backpack right from their table-top payment device while dining in.

Golf and Tennis Classic Raises Over $130,000 for Chicago Kids

The 2024 Blessings Golf and Tennis Classic in Chicago raised over $130,000, allowing us to feed 800 children every Friday of the school year.

Volunteer Spotlight: Angie and Kelly

Angie Rallidis and Kelly Stebner, dedicated volunteers, tirelessly support our Hoffman Estates High School Program by packing essential weekend food for 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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