2025 Race to Feed Chicago Sets New Records
The 2025 Race to Feed Chicago broke records and brought the community together to pack 2,400 bags of food, raising over $21,000 to support hunger-free weekends for Chicago kids.
Program Spotlight: Maternity BVM/FXW
For ten years, the Frances Xavier Warde School has partnered with Blessings in a Backpack to provide food for students at Maternity B.V.M. School, supporting kids facing food insecurity in
Meet Mission Ambassador, Bill Cooke!
Bill Cooke, a student at DePaul College Prep and a new Mission Ambassador for the Blessings in a Backpack Chicago Chapter, is passionate about supporting kids facing food insecurity and
Blessings in a Backpack Featured on WGN Chicago!
Team Sweetness, one of our student DIY 5K teams, was featured on WGN Chicago, showcasing their incredible work raising funds and running the Franklin School program to feed kids every
DIY 5K Raises $80,000 to Feed Kids in Chicago
Our 2024 DIY 5K brought together 822 participants and raised over $80,000, providing weekend food for 500 more children throughout the school year—thanks to the incredible support of our community!
Partner Spotlight: Molex
Molex continues to be a vital partner with Blessings in a Backpack, helping provide weekend nutrition to children across Chicago while empowering their employees to make a lasting impact in
Feeding Kids at Chicago Housing Authority Homes
The Chicago Chapter of Blessings in a Backpack launched a new program to provide weekend meals for children at Dearborn Homes and Cabrini Green Homes, ensuring that there are no
Golf and Tennis Classic Raises Over $130,000 for Chicago Kids
The 2024 Blessings Golf and Tennis Classic in Chicago raised over $130,000, allowing us to feed 800 children every Friday of the school year.
Watch for Us! Blessings in a Backpack is Now on Chicago TV!
Starting August 19 through September 1, tune in to WGN to see the Chicago Chapter featured in our TV commercial, airing between 6–10 a.m. Don’t miss the chance to see