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Be the Change
May is the month for you to “Be the Change.” Start saving those nickels, dimes, and quarters and donate today to make the world a better place for our local![Power of Change Meters to be Installed in Downtown Frederick; Will Benefit Blessings](https://frederick.blessingsinabackpack.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/04/607e0f331feae.image_.jpg)
Power of Change Meters to be Installed in Downtown Frederick; Will Benefit Blessings
Frederick patrons will be able to drop their spare change into new, uniquely-decorated parking meters to help better their community. Blessings in a Backpack will be the beneficiary from October![2021 National Volunteer Week](https://frederick.blessingsinabackpack.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/04/volunteer-appreciation-week-scaled.jpg)
2021 National Volunteer Week
We are asking our supporters to send a friendly note to show your appreciation to all of our wonderful volunteers. Click 'Read More' to share some love for our volunteers.![Blessings in a Backpack pop-up outdoor events help feed hungry kids, reunite volunteers](https://frederick.blessingsinabackpack.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/03/605932cb00b0f.image_.jpg)
Blessings in a Backpack pop-up outdoor events help feed hungry kids, reunite volunteers
At a pop-up food packing event outside Frederick Blessings in a Backpack’s office Monday, volunteers filled bags with an extra spring in their step, happy to see each other in![The Unity Campaign for Frederick County](https://frederick.blessingsinabackpack.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/03/Frederick-Get-Involved-Feature-Images3.jpg)
The Unity Campaign for Frederick County
Want to join us in an easy way to raise money to feed hungry children? Join our Unity Campaign team today!![Frederick County’s Blessing in a Backpack expands its organization](https://frederick.blessingsinabackpack.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/01/1st-day-TUES-2017-1-scaled.jpg)
Frederick County’s Blessing in a Backpack expands its organization
Sometimes the most important thing in a student’s backpack isn’t their school work. Blessings in a Backpack has seven national chapters, with Frederick County now being home to one of![Frederick Blessings in a Backpack named a national chapter](https://frederick.blessingsinabackpack.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/01/Frederick-Slide-2.jpg)
Frederick Blessings in a Backpack named a national chapter
Frederick County’s Blessings in a Backpack has been named a national chapter after successfully operating locally for seven years.![Actress Chrissy Metz Teams Up with Blessings in a Backpack for Celebrity Wheel of Fortune](https://frederick.blessingsinabackpack.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/01/156801_8529-scaled.jpg)
Actress Chrissy Metz Teams Up with Blessings in a Backpack for Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
Chrissy Metz is putting in the work (and the fun!) on January 14 during Celebrity Wheel Of Fortune! Watch her compete alongside Drew Carey and Teri Hatcher for a chance![Thousands of pounds of food donated to aid fight against child hunger in Frederick County](https://frederick.blessingsinabackpack.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/08/Screen-Shot-2021-08-13-at-12.26.11-AM.jpg)
Thousands of pounds of food donated to aid fight against child hunger in Frederick County
Blessings in a Backpack, a nonprofit aiming to end childhood food insecurity, received a donation of over 5,000 pounds of food from Minute Rice on Giving Tuesday this month.![Blessings in a Backpack Names New Chief Executive Officer](https://frederick.blessingsinabackpack.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/01/12.png)