KFC puts the #ChickenSandwichWars on hold to fight a greater enemy: childhood hunger
For every chicken sandwich sold on Giving Tuesday, KFC will donate $1 to Blessings in a Backpack, with a minimum donation of $250,000 and a maximum donation of $300,000.
The 2021 DIY 5K Raised over $90,000 to Feed Chicagoland Kids
Thank you to everyone who participated in the second annual "Do it Yourself" Virtual 5K Run/Walk. This year's event garnered the support of over 80 individuals of all ages nationwide
Giving Tuesday 2021
This Giving Tuesday is all about family — how families shape our mission and that the D'Amico Family Fund will match donations to the Chicago Chapter on November 30, up to
Sara Lee® Brand Gift to Chicago Blessings Will Provide 48,000 Meals for Local Kids
Sara Lee® Premium Meats is supporting our mission this school year by providing food on the weekends for 275 school-aged children across Chicagoland!
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s mobile pantry drive-thru in Crest Hill October 16
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s mobile pantry will be host to a drive-thru giveaway Saturday, October 16, from 10 a.m. to noon at White Oak Library parking lot in Crest
Blessings Week 2021
Every day of Blessings in a Backpack Week, September 13–17, we will provide a word for our Photo-a-Day Challenge—use the prompts and post a picture. Plus, more ways to get
More than $7,900 Donated in Honor of World Hunger Day to Feed Kids This Summer
More than $7,900 was donated to provide hunger-free weekends for 500 kids in Chicago over the summer through Blessings community partners.
2021 National Volunteer Week
We are asking our supporters to send a friendly note to show your appreciation to all of our wonderful volunteers. Click 'Read More' to share some love for our volunteers.
Montgomery drive-thru pop-up food pantry to feed 200 families
In a drive-thru pop-up pantry, Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will partner the Blessings in a Backpack Chicago Chapter and other area nonprofits to provide free food bags to 200