We're feeding First Coast kids this weekend!

Our impact during the 2021/22 school year

200196
Hunger-free weekends
5561
Kids
45
Program locations
6853
Volunteer Hours

Why Get Involved?

How To Help?

For $125, you can help us feed a child every weekend of the school year.
Organize a Facebook fundraiser to feed the kids in your community.
Volunteer your time or talent to support a local Blessings program.
Follow us on social media and subscribe to our quarterly e-newsletter.

How does Blessings in a Backpack work?

Local Stories

Feeding Kids in Your Own Backyard

Children shouldn’t spend the summer worrying about going hungry; they should be out playing in the sun. This May, get involved and give back to help feed kids who might otherwise go hungry.

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 Volunteer Recognized with “Volunteer of the Year” Award

St. Johns County School District recognized outstanding school volunteers in the categories of youth, adult, and senior volunteers. After the votes were tallied, Ocean Palms Elementary’s senior volunteer, Sharon Kehoe, took home the district’s “Outstanding Senior Volunteer of the Year” award.

Our Partners

We would like to give many thanks to our Partners listed below, without whom this program would not be possible.

  • Florida Blue Foundation
  • UPS Foundation
  • TaxSlayer
  • Lucky's Market

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