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

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.

Watch for Us! Blessings in a Backpack is Now on Chicago TV!

Starting August 19 through September 1, tune in to WGN to see the Chicago Chapter featured in our TV commercial, airing between 6–10 a.m. Don’t miss the chance to see our mission in action!

Celebrating Our Volunteers with a Sunset Cruise

Thank you to Cruise Chicago for donating a Chicago’s First Lady sunset cruise to thank our volunteers and partners.

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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