Feeding Children in the Music City
For 25 years, Charlie Traylor has served the metro school system of Nashville, Tennessee. Currently, she is the school counselor at Shwab Elementary School, located a few miles outside of
Blessings in a Backpack Assisting the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District
Two years ago, Janice Davis, better known as JD, was watching an evening special on TV with her husband. They learned about a phenomenon they had never heard of before—millions
Backpack Giveback
Since RIMS—The Risk Management Society was the first to host a meeting in post-Katrina New Orleans in 2007, a community service day has been part of its Annual Conference &
Backpack blessings begin for second school year
For Mary Catherine Sexton, discovering how many local children were going hungry when they were not at school was heartbreaking. That’s why the St. Simons Island resident, with the support
Effingham group receives Ameren grant to feed 40 students
Blessings in a Backpack, Effingham, has been awarded a grant from Ameren to feed 40 local students through the weekend food program. “It tears my heart out to even think
‘Bad Moms’ Night Out Is Fun, But Also a Darned Good Cause
Kristin Bell, one of the stars of “Bad Moms,” will give a personal welcome at the event, which raises money for Blessings in a Backpack. The private screening features a
Kira Andreucci of Karing4Kidz continues work to feed children during summer
When you think of how most 15-year-olds spend their summer you think of lots of swimming, trips to the beach, bike riding, going to the movies with friends, eating ice
College staff and students help feed local kids
Having a nutritious meal is essential for kids growing bodies and minds. Blessings in a Backpack is one organization who feed children on the weekend, when they may not have
Kentuckiana’s Big Green EGGFest to benefit Blessings
Blessings in a Backpack is eggcited and honored to be a partial beneficiary of the 8th Annual Kentuckiana’s Big Green EGGFest in Louisville, hosted by Brownsboro Hardware & Paint and