Who Will Feed Kids in the First Coast

At Blessings in a Backpack we often ask, "Who will feed the kids this weekend?" But the COVID-19 emergency has caused us

to expand our programs from feeding kids on the weekends, to now serving kids while schools are closed.

Our Response to COVID-19

When Schools Are Closed?

Photo of volunteers distributing food to the kids

Our Impact During 19/20 School Year

With the help of amazing partners, we were able to feed more children than ever before

AND help kids while schools are closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read our Impact Report

PGA TOUR's Matt Wallace Donates to Feed Kids

When THE PLAYERS Championship ended early, Matt Wallace wanted to do his part to support

a local charity that would benefit from the event.

Learn More About the Donation

in the First Coast Chapter

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?

Donate Now

Local Give Back Opportunities

Consider the following ways to get involved with

First Coast Blessings in a Backpack.

Get Involved

Local Stories January 17, 2021

Bills Fans Donate Money to Lamar Jackson’s Charity After Ravens QB’s Injury

Buffalo Bills fans flocked to the Blessings in a Backpack website Saturday night to donate in honor of Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, who left in the second half of the

Featured, Local Stories January 7, 2021

Teams Playing the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Feed Kids in Florida’s First Coast

The University of Kentucky and NC State football teams packed 500 bags of weekend food EACH before facing-off at the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Jan. 2. The First Coast Chapter