Shaq Packs Blessings in a Backpack
Shaquille O’Neal hosted an exclusive charity event on October 2, supporting the Vera Bradley and Blessings in a Backpack tour at the Oakland Elementary School in McDonough, Georgia.
Start a Giving Tuesday Fundraiser
If you're looking for a way to help Blessings in a Backpack feed more kids on the weekend, you can create a Giving Tuesday fundraiser on Facebook. We've got the
Vote for Blessings in a Backpack as the ‘People’s Choice’ for Chicago Innovation Awards
We are honored to be selected as one of the Top 100 Chicago Innovation Awards finalists for 2019! Vote for Blessings in a Backpack as the People's Choice before Oct.
Chicago Bears to Honor Blessings in a Backpack as Community All-Pro at Sept. 29 Game
The Chicago Bears will recognize Blessings in a Backpack at Sept. 29's game as a Bears100 Community All-Pro and receive a $100,000 grant.
Live from PACK EXPO with CEO Brooke Wiseman
Blessings in a Backpack was live at the PACK EXPO Robotics Zone where robots and cobots packed 6,000 bags of weekend food for kids across the country! Learn more from
Inspired by his own childhood, this 22-year KFC veteran is helping hungry kids in Louisville
Matt Blanton is helping kids who grew up like he did. Inspired by his own childhood, Matt is leading his team's efforts at KFC to feed kids on the weekends
Robots at PACK EXPO Pack 6,000 Bags of Weekend Food
A row of robotic arms carefully placed packaged food inside clear bags at PACK EXPO Las Vegas as part of “PACK for a Purpose: Robots Fighting Hunger,” an initiative using
Louisville Mayor Fischer Joins Volunteers on National Blessings Day
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, Miss Puerto Rice, and 5th grade volunteers from Hawthorne Elementary School packed 100 bags of weekend food on National Blessings in a Backpack Day.
Whitsitt Elementary treated to backpack donation, carnival
Thanks to Vera Bradley, Lauren Alaina, Bailee Madison, and Blessings in a Backpack, students at Whitsitt Elementary were treated to a special back-to-school carnival and new backpacks.