Happy Birthday, Matt Wallace!
In March 2020 when schools shut down because of the pandemic, PGA TOUR Golfer Matt Wallace donated more than $18,000 to feed First Coast kids. Now, First Coast kids and
Vice President Harris Highlights the Work of Blessings in a Backpack
In a recent USA Today article, Vice President Kamala Harris highlights Blessings First Coast partner Duval County School District and our work at Blessings in a Backpack.
Bob’s Red Mill Supports Blessings in a Backpack Northwest Oregon Chapter
With the support of Bob's Red Mill, thousands of food-insecure children in NW Oregon will return to school on Mondays, nourished and ready to learn.
2021 National Volunteer Week
We are asking our supporters to send a friendly note to show your appreciation to all of our wonderful volunteers. Click 'Read More' to share some love for our volunteers.
A new Blessings First Coast Pilot Program Designed to Enhance, Introduce, and Reduce
The "Fresh Companion" pilot program, launched by Nease Senior High School students in January, will plant, grow, and bring to fruition to First Coast kids!
Blessings in a Backpack pop-up outdoor events help feed hungry kids, reunite volunteers
At a pop-up food packing event outside Frederick Blessings in a Backpack’s office Monday, volunteers filled bags with an extra spring in their step, happy to see each other in
Blessings in a Backpack SWFL Chapter raises $20,000 at inaugural ‘Brews for Blessings’ event
The inaugural ‘Brews for Blessings’ family-fun block party at Millennial Brewing Company in downtown Fort Myers raised $20,000 to support Blessings in a Backpack’s mission of feeding school children on
Justin and Kate Rose Help Fuel Central Florida Youth
Justin and Kate have supported Blessings in a Backpack for over a decade helping provide more than 500,000 hunger-free weekends to more than 15,000 children in Central Florida.
School district begins Julio’s Cereal Challenge to honor beloved friend’s memory
All of the cereal collected will go to the local Blessings in a Backpack program and area food banks in memory of Julio Narvaez, who recently died recently from COVID-19