Bills Fans Donate Money to Lamar Jackson’s Charity After Ravens QB’s Injury
Buffalo Bills fans flocked to the Blessings in a Backpack website Saturday night to donate in honor of Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, who left in the second half of the
Actress Chrissy Metz Teams Up with Blessings in a Backpack for Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
Chrissy Metz is putting in the work (and the fun!) on January 14 during Celebrity Wheel Of Fortune! Watch her compete alongside Drew Carey and Teri Hatcher for a chance
The 2020 DIY 5K Raised over $80,000 to Feed Chicagoland Kids
The 2020 DIY 5K garnered the support of 805 individuals of all ages nationwide and grossed over $80,000.
Blessings in a Backpack Launches Sixth National Chapter in Chicago
The Blessings in a Backpack chapter in Chicago provides bags of food for thousands of kids on the weekends and will be led by Ed Briscoe, a proven leader in
Blessings in a Backpack Names New Chief Executive Officer
The Blessings in a Backpack National Board of Directors has announced that CEO Brooke Wiseman will retire from the organization and Erin Kerr, current Chief Development Officer, will be appointed
Are You a Warrior for Kids?
Millions of kids are faced with many obstacles right now. We believe that hunger shouldn't be one of them! As we near the holiday season, we want to recognize the
Start a Giving Tuesday Fundraiser
Sometimes being a warrior means helping those that can’t help themselves. Be a Warrior for Kids this Giving Tuesday by setting up a Facebook fundraiser to provide hunger-free weekends in
Vote for Your Favorite T-shirt Design!
Many talented child artists entered our first-ever t-shirt design contest, sponsored by the Spartan Kids Foundation. We've narrowed down the submissions to our TOP 10. Now, we need your vote!
Vote for Blessings in a Backpack as the ‘Favorite Non-Profit’ for Chicago Innovation Awards
Blessings in a Backpack is honored to be selected as one of the Top 100 Chicago Innovation Awards finalists for 2020! Voting ends October 19th.