Volunteer distributing food Our volunteers distribute food every Friday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. for children under 18 years old. Please wear a face mask and practice social distancing! Find a Location Near You Food Distribution Schedule Unity Campaign 2021 Join our Unity Campaign Team! Volunteer distributing food bags At Blessings in a Backpack we ask, "Who will feed the kids this weekend?" But the COVID-19 emergency has caused us to expand our programs from feeding kids on the weekends, to now serving kids while schools are closed. Schools Are Closed? Our COVID-19 Response Effort Who Will Feed the Kids in Frederick When Giving Tuesday Save the Date Consider the following ways to get involved with the Frederick Chapter of Blessings in a Backpack. Get Involved Local Give Back Opportunities Picture of smiling kids 6,300 kids in Frederick County eat meals at school during the week but struggle with access to food on the weekends. How can you help? Donate Now Who Will Feed the Kids This Weekend?

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We're feeding the kids in Frederick this weekend!

Our Impact During the 2019/2020 School Year

105000
Hunger-free weekends
3200
Kids Served
4180
Volunteers
25
Program Locations

Why Get Involved?

How To Help?

DONATE
For $120 you can help us feed a child every weekend of the school year.
FUNDRAISE
Organize a Facebook fundraiser to feed the kids in your community.
GET INVOLVED
Volunteer your time or talent to support a local Blessings program.
KEEP IN TOUCH
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