Jennifer Anderson Honored with Touching Lives Award
We are thrilled to celebrate Jen as a 2026 recipient of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit Alliance's Touching Lives Award.
Elias Lutheran Church Expands Commitment to Childhood Hunger Prevention Through New YMCA Head Start + Blessings Partnership
Elias Lutheran Church is expanding its partnership with Blessings in a Backpack Frederick to provide weekend food bags for children enrolled in the newly established YMCA Head Start program in
Volunteer Appreciation Week
During Volunteer Appreciation Week, Blessings in a Backpack is celebrating its volunteers! We want to express our appreciation for their impact on children’s lives.
Race to Feed Frederick fuels hunger-free weekends for 3,400 local kids
Race to Feed Frederick brought together 15 teams and more than 75 volunteers to pack 5,000 bags of food, helping ensure 3,400 local children have food for the weekend.
Spavia Day Spa Marks 20 Years with Limited-Edition Facial in Partnership with IMAGE Skincare to Support Children in Need
Spavia Day Spa is celebrating its 20th anniversary by donating a portion of every limited-edition facial to Blessings in a Backpack, helping feed children nationwide.
Blessings in a Backpack Frederick Chapter Welcomes Dr. Ashley Waters as New Managing Director
Blessings in a Backpack Frederick Chapter has named Dr. Ashley Waters, a longtime nonprofit and public sector leader, as its new managing director.
Frederick Rallies to Provide Hunger-Free Weekends at Race to Feed Event
The Frederick community came together for Race to Feed Frederick, a high-energy event that packed 2,400 bags of food and raised over $10,500 to provide hunger-free weekends for local children.
Annual Packing Event Delivers 2,000 Blizzard Bags to Frederick County Children
This year's annual packing event, sponsored by Leidos Biomedical Research and hosted by the YMCA of Frederick County, brought together 85 volunteers who packed 2,000 Blizzard Bags full of food.
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.