Frederick Chapter of Blessings in a Backpack Feeds Kids on Weekends

The impact of Blessings in a Backpack has reached new heights, and we are thrilled to share our accomplishments

in this annual report. Together, we are making a lasting difference in the lives of children, one weekend at a time.

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It’s More Than Food

Many challenges—like increased food costs and the end of SNAP emergency allotments for families—were faced with

the passion and dedication of volunteers and supporters. We celebrate the work we accomplished together!

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2022–2023 Impact Report

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Many children go home from school not sure if they will have food over the weekend.

That's where Blessings in a Backpack comes in to help feed food-insecure children.

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Who Will Feed the Kids in Frederick?

Consider the following ways to get involved with the Frederick Chapter of Blessings in a Backpack.

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Local Give Back Opportunities

Red Robin Is Feeding Kids On the Weekends

Red Robin is partnering with Blessings in a Backpack to help improve the lives of hungry kids. Guests have the opportunity to donate to Blessings in a Backpack right from their table-top payment device while dining in.

Race to Feed Frederick 2024 volunteer putting bags into a bin

Frederick Community Competes to Pack Blessings in a Backpack Food for Children

At the annual “Race to Feed Frederick” event at Frederick Community College, seven teams raced to fill 1,800 to 2,000 bags of essential food items to support students facing hunger over the weekends.

Filling the Forgotten School Supply this School Year

This school year, we aim to provide more hunger-free weekends for kids struggling with food insecurity.

Our Impact During the 2022/23 School Year

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Local Stories

Red Robin Is Feeding Kids On the Weekends

Frederick Community Competes to Pack Blessings in a Backpack Food for Children

Filling the Forgotten School Supply this School Year