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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.

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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.

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Sleigh Your Giving Game!

As we enter the holiday season, we’re reminded that the best gifts aren’t wrapped — they’re the ones that make a difference. With your help, we can wrap up 2024 by ensuring kids nationwide have hunger-free weekends and a great start to the new year!

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.

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