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
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
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
DIY 5K Raises $80,000 to Feed Kids in Chicago
Our 2024 DIY 5K brought together 822 participants and raised over $80,000, providing weekend food for 500 more children throughout the school year—thanks to the incredible support of our community!
Feeding Kids at Chicago Housing Authority Homes
The Chicago Chapter of Blessings in a Backpack launched a new program to provide weekend meals for children at Dearborn Homes and Cabrini Green Homes, ensuring that there are no
Mission Ambassador Hosts Packing Event, Preparing Over 200 Bags of Food for Local Students
Mission Ambassador Nadia led Munster High School’s varsity cheer and football teams in a day of service, packing over 200 bags of food for local students in need.
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
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.