Buffalo Bills fans, represented by William Burke and Dan Konopski, honored with 2021 Musial Award
The Musial Awards celebrate the year’s greatest moments of sportsmanship and those in sports who embody class and character. This year, Buffalo Bills fans received a Musial Award for their
Jim & Tabitha Furyk’s ‘Hope for the Holidays’ packing event feeds 5,000 First Coast children
At the 10th annual Hope for the Holidays event, volunteers packed 5,000+ holiday bags filled with food. The bags were donated to nonprofit organizations serving the First Coast community, including
KFC puts the #ChickenSandwichWars on hold to fight a greater enemy: childhood hunger
For every chicken sandwich sold on Giving Tuesday, KFC will donate $1 to Blessings in a Backpack, with a minimum donation of $250,000 and a maximum donation of $300,000.
Blessings in a Backpack honored at the ACE Awards
This year's ACE Awards celebrate those who strove for sustainability, diversity, charitable work, and inclusivity during the past 18 months. Accessories Council members had the opportunity to vote for brands
Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Fund Gives $20,000 Grant to Blessings First Coast
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]The mission of First Coast Blessings in a Backpack is made achievable through the countless donations and gifts our organization receives each day. In August, we were honored to be
The CEOs feeding the children of America
CEO Today Magazine talks about the amazing work done by the Blessings in a Backpack charity through speaking to its ex and current CEOs—Brooke Wiseman and Erin Kerr.
Student Uses Bar Mitzvah to Fundraise for Blessings First Coast
Marsh Langsam, a student at Bartram Trail High School, decided to use a very eventful moment in his life helping other kids who aren’t as fortunate. During his August 2021
Martin’s Lunchbox Heroes charity campaign supports Blessings in a Backpack
Martin’s Potato Rolls and Bread is partnering with Blessings in a Backpack to recognize Lunchbox Heroes this back-to-school season. For each nomination received, Martin’s will donate $5 to help Blessings
Backpacks That Give Back
Blessings in a Backpack + Vera Bradley = the ultimate give back for the school year! Every purchase of a Vera Bradley backpack is helping to feed hungry kids in