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Program Spotlight: Harding Elementary in Hammond, Indiana
At Harding Elementary in Hammond, Indiana, where 78% of students rely on federal free and reduced-price meals, Blessings in a Backpack steps in to provide weekend nourishment, making a meaningful difference in the lives of hungry children.
Program Spotlight: Maternity BVM/FXW
For ten years, the Frances Xavier Warde School has partnered with Blessings in a Backpack to provide food for students at Maternity B.V.M. School, supporting kids facing food insecurity in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood.
Meet Mission Ambassador, Bill Cooke!
Bill Cooke, a student at DePaul College Prep and a new Mission Ambassador for the Blessings in a Backpack Chicago Chapter, is passionate about supporting kids facing food insecurity and creating a positive impact in his 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.