A Student-Led Blessings Program Feeds Kids in Chicago
Ryan Fardy, a Junior at Walter Payton College Prep in Chicago, leads Team Sweetness, a Blessings in a Backpack program addressing food insecurity by organizing weekly packing sessions for 60
Chicago Cubs Players Team Up with Blessings in a Backpack
On January 11th, Chicago Cubs players teamed up with Blessings in a Backpack to pack 200 bags of food at Pederson McCormick Boys and Girls Club.
Blessings in a Backpack Partners with Empowerment Club
With over 30 volunteers, 500 bags of food were packed in just one hour for kids in the Chicagoland area.
Giving Tuesday: Feeding the Next Million Kids
Giving Tuesday is Nov. 28. Join Blessings in a Backpack in feeding the next million kids! Learn how you can help our Chicago chapter reach our goal of raising $4,000.
Kids Helping Kids in Chicago
Alphonsus Academy partners with local schools to help 75 kids through DIY 5K fundraisers and monthly food packing, while AACA graduates continue Blessings programs in Chicago high schools, including St.
The Smith Family’s Journey of Feeding 150+ Kids in Long Grove
In their Long Grove garage, the Smith family's journey from packing meals by hand to feeding over 150 kids, and their vision to expand their impact, reveals the power of
Filling the Forgotten School Supply this School Year
This school year, we aim to provide more hunger-free weekends for kids struggling with food insecurity.
Name Bubbles & Blessings in a Backpack Celebrate Five Years of Feeding Kids Together
Throughout 2023, Name Bubbles will donate $20,000 to feed hungry children in need.
Vera Bradley Gives Free Gift With Donation to Blessings in a Backpack
This back-to-school season, get an exclusive Vera Bradley Backpack Bag Charm FREE with your donation of $10 or more to Blessings in a Backpack — while supplies last!