Feeding Kids in Your Own Backyard
Children shouldn't spend the summer worrying about going hungry; they should be out playing in the sun. This May, get involved and give back to help feed kids who might
Kevin Curry of FitMenCook Celebrates Blessings in a Backpack Volunteers
In honor of National Volunteer Month, fitness and foodie blogger Kevin Curry thanks volunteers for helping kids grow!
2023 National Volunteer Month
During National Volunteer Month, Blessings in a Backpack is celebrating its volunteers! We want to express our appreciation for their impact on children’s lives.
SWFL nonprofit feeds school children in need, preventing weekend food insecurity
This year, the Blessings in a Backpack Southwest Florida Chapter added four new schools to its program, feeding over 6,700 children in four counties — Lee, Collier, Henry, and Glades.
Blessings in a Backpack SWFL Chapter Adds Four Schools to Meal Program
The chapter will now be serving 6,500 children every weekend. The expansion comes just in time as the need has grown exponentially since Hurricane Ian.
Giving Tuesday Recap: Thank You for Feeding Kids in SWFL This Year
A big, heartfelt THANK YOU to all who supported Blessings in a Backpack Southwest Florida Chapter on Giving Tuesday. Thank you for donating, sharing our mission, and caring for our
Together We Give: Giving Tuesday 2022
Giving Tuesday is November 29, 2022. This year, Blessings in a Backpack Southwest Florida Chapter hopes to feed an additional 192 children every weekend of the school year. Raising at
Blessings in a Backpack feeds nearly 10,000 children since Ian
The Blessings in a Backpack SWFL Chapter, along with its community partners, have been working together to find new ways to distribute food, reaching 9,600 local kids in need since
Hurricane Ian Response
Hurricane Ian brought devastation to Southwest Florida. How can you help feed kids while our community rebuilds?