Do You Know a Warrior for Kids?

As we near the holiday season, we want to recognize the volunteers, teachers, parents, and anyone working to remove

barriers, like childhood hunger, and making a difference in the lives of kids. And we need your help!

Nominate a Warrior Today!

Start a Facebook Fundraiser this Giving Tuesday

Be a Warrior for Kids this Giving Tuesday by setting up a Facebook fundraiser to provide weekend food for kids who might

otherwise go hungry. Raise $200 or more and receive a free Alex and Ani 'Be a Warrior' bracelet.

Pledge Your Support

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?

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 November 17, 2020

Our Partners

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

Our impact during the 2018/19 school year