Ways To Donate

Help Feed Kids in Louisville

As a Blessings in a Backpack donor, you help make hunger-free weekends a reality for children facing food insecurity.
Make checks out to Blessings in a Backpack and send to Blessings in a Backpack, P.O. Box 950291, Louisville, KY 40295.

More Ways to Give

Donating stock is a great way to feed kids on the weekend that is beneficial to both the giver and the recipient.
One of the many ways to make a gift is by naming Blessings in a Backpack in your will or trust.
Donor-advised funds allow philanthropists an easy, cost effective way to support Blessings in a Backpack.
Make a difference by asking for hunger-free weekends instead of personal gifts for your birthday.
Many employers offer an opportunity to give to charities through your paycheck.
Blessings in a Backpack does accept donations of new backpacks or drawstring bags.

Frequently Asked Questions

A: Yes! We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, meaning that donations are 100% tax-deductible (less the value of goods and services received, if applicable). Our Tax ID # is 26-1964620.

A: Simply click here to email Sydney Delong and tell her how you want to change your monthly donation. If you need to update your credit card information, please call Brent at (312) 366-2749. Do not send credit card information over email. You can also click here to create a new recurring monthly donation, and we will cancel your old one.

A: Fill out the standard online donation form. Under the “How did you hear about us?” section there is a blank section for comments. Include the honoree of your gift. If you’d like someone to receive notice of your donation, include the contact person’s name and contact information. For example, “In memory of Buddy Backpack. Please send notice to the Backpack Family at 123 Somewhere Rd., Louisville, KY 40207.”

Or, if donating by mail, please include the honoree information with your check.

A: All in, it costs $150 to feed a child in Louisville on the weekends throughout the school year. The national average is $175 per child/school year.

A: Blessings in a Backpack works hard at being a good steward of our donors’ gifts. Our dedication to feeding kids with the majority of every dollar we receive has earned us a 4 star rating from Charity Navigator (highest rating possible) and a platinum rating from Guidestar.