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

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.

Blessings in a Backpack Featured on WGN Chicago!

Team Sweetness, one of our student DIY 5K teams, was featured on WGN Chicago, showcasing their incredible work raising funds and running the Franklin School program to feed kids every weekend.

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.

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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