Dale Earnhardt Jr. raises $160,000 for hungry kids
The internet went crazy when Dale Earnhardt Jr., a long-time supporter of Blessings in a Backpack, shared on Twitter that his favorite sandwich is mayonnaise and bananas on white bread.
A Night of Southern Charm to Benefit Blessings
For the fifth year in a row, Blessings in a Backpack is thrilled and grateful to be the primary beneficiary of the high profile and glamorous Unbridled Eve Gala, founded
Food for Thought: How to Make the Perfect Banana-Mayo Sandwich
Thank you, Nascar and Dale Earnhardt Jr., for teaching us how to make the perfect banana and mayo sandwich in support of Blessings in a Backpack. Video courtesy of Nascar.
Blessings Volunteer Recognized for Public Service
Sarah Pitts has a pretty impressive resume. Sarah, a 21-year-old junior at Auburn University and Blessings in a Backpack volunteer, is one of 197 college students from across the country
How a Luxury Fashion Company is Giving Back in Style
As a part of Worth New York’s Spring 2016 collection, the company has designed and produced a limited edition scarf specifically for Blessings in a Backpack – created with the
NFL Star Intercepts Hunger at New York Schools
Students at PS 15 in Manhattan were in for a treat when New York Giants cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie stopped by for a visit. Dominique watched as students pedaled blender bikes
Let It Go
The Division of Fire brought back the Great Pumpkin Drop after a hiatus last year. All proceeds from the event benefit Blessings in a Backpack.
Backpack program supports kids in need
The Blessing in a Backpack program was brought to Thunder Bay by Amina Abu-Bakare who saw a need to address the food insecurity of many of our community’s children.