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Blessings in a Backpack Week 2022
Blessings in a Backpack Day, Featured, Local Stories, Trending August 23, 2022

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.
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Going Back to School and Feeding Kids Despite Rising Food Costs
Local Stories July 27, 2022

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
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Chicago Blackhawks Patrick Kane and Fifth Third Bank Feed Kids in Chicago
Featured, Local Stories May 20, 2022

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.
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Blessings in a Backpack’s Chicago Associate Board Hosts 4th Annual Race to Feed Chicago
Featured, Local Stories May 11, 2022

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
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KFC puts the #ChickenSandwichWars on hold to fight a greater enemy: childhood hunger
Featured, Local Stories, Trending November 23, 2021

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.
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The 2021 DIY 5K Raised over $90,000 to Feed Chicagoland Kids
Featured, Local Stories November 17, 2021

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
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Giving Tuesday 2021
Local Stories October 25, 2021

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
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Sara Lee® Brand Gift to Chicago Blessings Will Provide 48,000 Meals for Local Kids
Featured, Local Stories October 13, 2021

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!
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Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s mobile pantry drive-thru in Crest Hill October 16
Local Stories October 12, 2021

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
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Blessings Week 2021
Local Stories September 10, 2021

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
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