Food for Thought Webinar: The Impact of Hunger on Being a Kid
The latest Food for Thought webinar featured Dr. Brian Bordini and Principal Sunny Morland discussing the impact of hunger on children and how Blessings in a Backpack helps fill the
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.
Daughter Continues Mom’s Legacy of Helping Others
Kaela Hammerstrom Combs continues her mother’s legacy by working with Blessings in a Backpack, distributing bags of food to students in need every Friday, ensuring they have nourishment over the
‘So much more than winning games:’ Coach Cal’s off-court charity work leaves legacy.
In 2012, the Calipari Foundation gave $10,000 to work with Blessings in a Backpack to feed children in Hazard. In 2020, the foundation gave $75,000 to target communities across Kentucky.
Blessings in a Backpack raises more than $160,000 to feed Louisville children at annual Pack the Sack event
Thanks to the Louisville Chapter of Blessings in a Backpack's "Pack the Sack" celebrity dinner, more Louisville children will now have access to weekend food, with over $160,000 raised to
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.
Kevin Curry of FitMenCook Celebrates Blessings in a Backpack Volunteers
In honor of National Volunteer Month, fitness and foodie blogger Kevin Curry thanks volunteers for helping kids grow!
Blessings in a Backpack Week 2022
National Blessings in a Backpack Week is a week of events that bring awareness to Blessings, including a Photo of the Day Challenge on social media.
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.