Fighting Childhood Hunger on Long Island
By Jodi Goldberg, fox5ny.com. Trisha Ewald’s mission hits close to home. She spends her time volunteering with Blessings in a Backpack, a national nonprofit organization that provides food on the
Denver Mayor Hancock Kicks-Off Blessings in a Backpack Program
Story by Donna Bryson, denverite.com. After filling backpacks with crackers, cheese, breakfast cereal and other food for hungry kids in the library Friday, Mayor Michael Hancock walked down to the
Hampton University Students a Force for Generosity
Story by Lisa Vernon Sparks, dailypress.com Photo by Judith Lowery More than a dozen students from Hampton University’s Drumline squad last Wednesday stuffed as many as 800 backpacks — but
Nevitt Elementary Students Take Home Food and Books on Blessings Day
On September 25, Nevitt Elementary students received some extra special blessings sent home in their backpacks, thanks to Blessings in a Backpack and Kids Need to Read. Free food and
Blessings in a Backpack of Waukesha County to hold annual fundraiser Oct. 13
On Saturday, Oct. 13, Blessings in a Backpack of Waukesha County will host its annual 'Bridge the Gap' fundraiser. According to program director Regina Estrada, the event first took place
Woman Behind Blessings in a Backpack Honored
On September 28, 2018, we recognized the family of Melissa Hammerstrom, the visionary behind Blessings in a Backpack.
National Blessings in a Backpack Week Recap
Pictures from Blessings in a Backpack Week 2018.
Cigna Packs 800 Bags of Food on Blessings in a Backpack Day
Cigna employees and Hampton University students joined Councilman Steve Brown to pack four weekends worth of food — or 800 bags — for the students at Machen Elementary School in
MLB MVP Dale Murphy Joins Avenue to Pack Bags of Weekend Food
In honor of National Blessings in a Backpack Week, Avenu Insights & Analytics executives and staff teamed up with former MLB National League MVP Dale Murphy on September 26 at