The Louisville Chapter
Did you know? Almost 80,000 kids living in Jefferson County, Kentucky, experience food insecurity. That’s one in four children who, while they receive meals at school during the week, face hunger over the weekends.
The Impact of Hunger
Hunger doesn’t just lead to a growling stomach; its consequences are severe:
- Physical health problems
- Shortened attention span
- Lowered IQ
- Increased vulnerability to mental health issues
That’s where Blessings in a Backpack can help.
Our mission is simple: we provide food on the weekends for school-aged children who might otherwise go hungry.
Who will feed the kids this weekend? You can!
Join us in our mission to expand our impact and support more kids who need us most. You can help us reach that goal by:
- Donating: Just $150 can provide weekend meals for one child throughout the school year!
- Volunteering: Help us pack bags of weekend food for children who might otherwise go hungry. Your hands can make a difference!
- Contributing In-Kind: Donate items, experiences, or gifts for our signature events to support our fundraising efforts in our community.
Ready to Make a Difference?
At the Louisville Chapter, we are passionate about raising awareness of childhood hunger and improving the lives of local children who rely on school meals as their primary source of nutrition. By providing weekend food when those meals are unavailable, we bridge the gap for thousands of children who might otherwise go hungry.
We extend our deepest gratitude to the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Family Resource Counselors, cafeteria specialists, and devoted school staff whose hard work ensures that every child has access to a hunger-free weekend. A heartfelt thank you to the over 1,000 volunteers who distribute Blessings every Friday, helping us serve our community with smiles and dedication.
We also recognize the generous donors and partners whose support allows us to purchase food for our programs. Thanks to this collective effort, we proudly delivered 233,500 hunger-free weekends to 6,146 kids in 48 local schools this past year.
Together, as one team for all kids, we are making a meaningful difference in our community.