First Coast Blessings Receives Grant from Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Fund
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
Blessings Week 2021
Every day of Blessings in a Backpack Week, September 13–17, we will provide a word for our Photo-a-Day Challenge—use the prompts and post a picture. Plus, more ways to get
Local Student Uses Bar Mitzvah to Support First Coast Blessings
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
More than $9,800 Donated in Honor of World Hunger Day to Feed Kids This Summer
More than $9,800 was donated to provide hunger-free weekends for 600 kids in Jacksonville over the summer through Blessings community partners.
Spartan Kids Foundation Matching $3,000 in Blessings First Coast Donations on World Hunger Day
The Spartan Kids Foundation will support Blessings First Coast this World Hunger Day by matching all donations made May 24 through May 28, up to $3,000!
Atlantic Beach Youth Council’s Blessings in a Backpack wins state honor
“This project made me realize that you never know someone’s struggles but showed how much of an impact we can make as a group when we put our minds to
Blessings in a Backpack: How You Can Help Feed Our Kids
Blessings in a Backpack went from feeding 3,800 First Coast kids every weekend to 9,000 kids during the height of the pandemic. Read more to learn how you can get
“On A Mission” with Sean Stenson from Blessings in a Backpack
On April 19, host Wendy Norfleet talks to Sean Stenson to learn how Blessings First Coast is making a positive impact on the community.
Happy Birthday, Matt Wallace!
In March 2020 when schools shut down because of the pandemic, PGA TOUR Golfer Matt Wallace donated more than $18,000 to feed First Coast kids. Now, First Coast kids and