When Schools Are Closed?

At Blessings in a Backpack we often 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.

Our Response to COVID-19

Who Will Feed Kids in Louisville

Children picking up food for the weekend

With the help of amazing partners, we were able to feed more children than ever before

AND help kids while schools are closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read our Impact Report

Our Impact During 19/20 School Year

Who Will Feed the Kids This Weekend?

60,000 kids in Louisville eat meals at school during the week but struggle with access to food

on the weekends. How can you help?

DONATE NOW

Picture of volunteers helping with the food

Local Give Back Opportunities

Consider the following ways to get involved with Blessings in a Backpack

and support local businesses that benefit the Louisville Chapter.

GET INVOLVED

Blessings Started Right Here in Louisville

Blessings in a Backpack is feeding more than

But did you know it began in Louisville?

87,000 kids across America every weekend.

LEARN MORE

Click Here to View Our COVID-19 Statement.

Funds from Viral NFL Donation Campaign Helps Feed Kids in Baltimore

On Tuesday, June 1, the incoming freshman class of Mount Saint Joseph packed 400 bags of food that Blessings in a Backpack will distribute to Beechfield Elementary School in Baltimore to help ensure those students have food for the remainder of the school year.

Spartan Kids Foundation Matching $3,000 in Blessings Louisville Donations on World Hunger Day

The Spartan Kids Foundation will support Blessings Louisville this World Hunger Day by matching all donations made May 24 through May 28, up to $3,000!

Donate your myWalgreens cash rewards to the Blessings Louisville Chapter thru May 31

We’re participating in the myWalgreens donation program! You can donate your myWalgreens cash rewards to the Blessings Louisville Chapter thru May 31.