Collective Church food drive seeks to donate 20,000 pounds of groceries
The donated food gets divided up between three community partners including Blessings in a Backpack Frederick Chapter.
Going Back to School and Feeding Kids Despite Rising Food Costs
This school year, we aim to provide 3.5 million hunger-free weekends for kids struggling with food insecurity. Learn more about our plans for this year, including how we will feed
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
Join Us For The Race to Feed Frederick
Teams will playfully compete to see who can pack the most backpacks to help feed children in the Frederick area in the true spirit of our Blessings in a Backpack
2022 National Volunteer Week
During National Volunteer Week, Blessings in a Backpack is celebrating its volunteers! We want to express our appreciation for the impact they make on children’s lives.
Unity Campaign for Frederick County
Blessings is a Backpack is participating again in United Way of Frederick's UNITY campaign! The UNITY campaign is an annual fundraiser hosted by the United Way of Frederick that aims
Volunteer Spotlight: Alex
Becoming a Mission Ambassador for Blessings in a Backpack has increased Alex’s confidence that even one kid can make a difference. “It has made a difference in our lives.”
KFC puts the #ChickenSandwichWars on hold to fight a greater enemy: childhood hunger
For every chicken sandwich sold on Giving Tuesday, KFC will donate $1 to Blessings in a Backpack, with a minimum donation of $250,000 and a maximum donation of $300,000.
MAD Fitness Volunteers Pack Blizzard Bags for Frederick School
Over a dozen volunteers gathered at MAD Fitness in Frederick to pack bags of weekend food for children in need.