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
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