KFC ‘Sharemobile’ + Blessings in a Backpack spread joy in Chicago
On December 5, the KFC Sharemobile brightened spirits in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood. When Shields Elementary students left school on December 5, a special after-school treat awaited them.
Giving Tuesday Recap: Thank You for Feeding Kids in Chicago This Year
A big, heartfelt THANK YOU to all who supported Blessings in a Backpack Chicago Chapter on Giving Tuesday. Thank you for donating, sharing our mission, and caring for our kids.
Together We Give: Giving Tuesday 2022
Giving Tuesday is November 29, 2022. This year, Blessings in a Backpack Chicago Chapter hopes to feed an additional 75 children every weekend of the school year. Raising at least
Golfers Feed Kids on Weekends
The annual Chicago Golf and Tennis Classic raised awareness and funding to help close the weekend hunger gap for food-insecure kids across Chicagoland.
Chicago Cubs Families Hit a Home Run for Local Kids
The families of Chicago Cubs players filled 200 bags of delicious and nutritious weekend meals to be donated to the Pederson-McCormick Boys & Girls Club in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood. Now,
Blessings in a Backpack Week 2022
National Blessings in a Backpack Week is a week of events that bring awareness to Blessings, including a Photo of the Day Challenge on social media.
Going Back to School and Feeding Kids Despite Rising Food Costs
This school year, we aim to provide 3.5 million hunger-free weekends for kids struggling with food insecurity. Learn more about our plans for this year, including how we will feed
Chicago Blackhawks Patrick Kane and Fifth Third Bank Feed Kids in Chicago
Fifth Third Bank employees and #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks, Patrick Kane, packed 4,000 bags of ready-to-eat food for Chicago-area children.
Blessings in a Backpack’s Chicago Associate Board Hosts 4th Annual Race to Feed Chicago
After a three-year pause during the height of the pandemic, Blessings in a Backpack's Chicago Associates Board brought its 'Race to Feed Chicago' event back in full force to pack