The impact of Blessings in a Backpack has reached new heights! Read our FY24 Annual Report to learn about our

achievements and the stories of our generous partners and donors.

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Discover the Impact: FY24 Annual Report

This year, we have seen the power of collective effort in action. From children who have grown up volunteering with

Blessings to those who have received our support, we’ve witnessed lasting impact across generations.

Read Our Impact Report

2023–2024 Impact Report

Going Back to School in Style!

Get an exclusive Backpack Bag Charm FREE with your donation of

$10 or more to Blessings in a Backpack—while supplies last!

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Are you ready for a Backpack Adventure?

Download, cut, take pictures with Even Stephen or Plane Jane, and document your adventures on social media.

Your support will raise awareness for our mission — providing weekend food for ONE in EIGHT children in

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America who might otherwise go hungry.

Who will feed the kids this weekend?

90,000 kids in Northeast Florida eat food at school during the week

but struggle with access to food on the weekends. How can you help?

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Local Give Back Opportunities

Consider the following ways to get involved with

First Coast Blessings in a Backpack.

Get Involved

Ole Miss and Duke Score Big for Kids During TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

Before taking the field in the 80th TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, Ole Miss and Duke packed 1,000 bags of food to help kids on the First Coast enjoy hunger-free weekends.

Save the Date – 8th Annual Souper Bowl is February 6, 2025

Join us for the 8th Annual SOUPer Bowl on, February 6, 2025, where you’ll savor the finest soups from local chefs while supporting our mission to feed kids in the First Coast community. Enjoy an evening filled with delicious tastings, live music, a silent auction, and much more!

Red Robin Is Feeding Kids On the Weekends

Red Robin is partnering with Blessings in a Backpack to help improve the lives of hungry kids. Guests have the opportunity to donate to Blessings in a Backpack right from their table-top payment device while dining in.