What We Do
Blessings in a Backpack mobilizes communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for school-aged children across America who might otherwise go hungry.
Make a Donation
$175 can help us feed a child every weekend of the school year.
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Our National Footprint
Blessings in a Backpack has more than 1,200 programs nationwide and seven regional chapters. Find a program near you or start one.
How It Works
Blessings in a Backpack offers flexible program models built on scalable sustainability that any community in America can use to end weekend hunger for its kids. Through our network of over 1,200 program locations, we leverage our collective experience to ensure effective and efficient programming. With your help, we can end weekend hunger in your community.
During the 2023–2024 school year, we provided over 3 million hunger-free weekends for children nationwide.
Unstoppable Generosity: Four Years of #BuffaLove
Discover how Bills Mafia turned a memorable playoff moment against the Baltimore Ravens into a powerful movement, raising over $553,000 to ensure kids don’t go hungry on weekends.
Discover the Impact: FY24 Annual Report
The impact of Blessings in a Backpack has reached new heights! Read our FY24 Annual Report to learn about our achievements and the stories of our generous partners and donors.
Recent News Stories
Video: A Touchdown of Generosity
In this video, kids share how Bills Mafia fans ignited a viral campaign to support Blessings in a Backpack in honor of Ravens QB Lamar Jackson. Four years later, we
Four Years of #BuffaLove and Blessings in a Backpack!
Join the Bills Mafia as we celebrate four incredible years of giving back, sparked by a heartwarming moment during a pivotal playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens. Together, we've raised