Blessings in a Backpack’s Cultural Statement
Blessings in a Backpack strives to ensure children do not go hungry on the weekends by empowering individuals, partners, and communities to take action. Changing hearts, creating opportunities, strengthening families
Blessings in Small Packages
The Richmond Raceway and NASCAR Foundation efforts have proven to be a shining light during the COVID-19 school closures. They provided 1,500 extra bags of food to be sent home
Vera Bradley and Shawn Johnson East Launch Star-Studded Capsule Collection
The star-spangled styles are designed to help you take on the day and make a difference, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Blessings in a Backpack.
Blessings in a Backpack provides food to Chicago students amid coronavirus pandemic
Blessings in a Backpack is currently operating at eight locations throughout Chicago, feeding 3,000 kids. Before COVID-19, there were more than 60 Chicago locations, feeding 6,000 children.
We Surpassed Our #GivingTuesdayNow Goal of $10,000!
Because of you, we exceeded our original goal by 246 percent(!) and raised more than $34,600 for the first ever #GivingTuesdayNow! Thank you for stepping up during the most uncertain
Chicago Bears to Honor Blessings in a Backpack as Community All-Pro at Sept. 29 Game
The Chicago Bears will recognize Blessings in a Backpack at Sept. 29's game as a Bears100 Community All-Pro and receive a $100,000 grant.
15 million children don’t have money for school supplies. Here’s how you can help them
Those same children whose families can't afford school supplies are often also struggling with hunger. Federal school lunch programs provide free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch only during the school
Feed the Kids This Weekend with Corporate Packing Events!
Increasingly, employers are looking for ways to attract and train employees, and offering employees an opportunity to give back to their communities in a meaningful way is one way to