First Coast Chapter of Blessings in a Backpack

shelf-stable food to keep them fueled over the weekend.

March is National Nutrition Month

Every child deserves access to nutritious, kid-friendly food—every day of the week. At

Learn About our Food Solutions

Blessings in a Backpack, we ensure that kids leave school each Friday with protein-packed,

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!

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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.

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Nemours Kid Zone Grand Opening at THE PLAYERS championship

Nemours Hosts Kids Zone Grand Opening at THE PLAYERS Championship

Nemours Children’s Health welcomed students from Andrew Robinson Elementary to the 2025 Kids Zone Grand Opening at THE PLAYERS Championship, offering a day of fun, golf, and unforgettable experiences while highlighting their commitment to children’s health and well-being.

Students work with Blessings in a Backpack for service project

Jacksonville Country Day School second-graders partnered with Nemours Children’s Health to pack over 400 bags of nutritious food, supporting Blessings in a Backpack’s mission to provide hunger-free weekends for kids in the Jacksonville area.

Pictures from First Coast Souper Bowl. Photos of chefs and handmade bowls

8th Annual SOUPer Bowl Scores Big for Kids on the First Coast

The 8th Annual SOUPer Bowl brought together over 140 guests, raising $40,000 to provide hunger-free weekends for children on the First Coast.

Our impact during the 2022/23 school year

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Local Stories

Nemours Hosts Kids Zone Grand Opening at THE PLAYERS Championship

Students work with Blessings in a Backpack for service project

8th Annual SOUPer Bowl Scores Big for Kids on the First Coast