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Historic Mt. Zion AME Church Feeds First Coast Kids Over Spring Break
Local Stories April 1, 2021

Historic Mt. Zion AME Church Feeds First Coast Kids Over Spring Break

Mount Zion AME Church fundraised to provide 50 Blessings students with extra weekend food packs so they would not go hungry over Spring Break.
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2021 National Volunteer Week
Local Stories March 31, 2021

2021 National Volunteer Week

We are asking our supporters to send a friendly note to show your appreciation to all of our wonderful volunteers. Click 'Read More' to share some love for our volunteers.
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A new Blessings First Coast Pilot Program Designed to Enhance, Introduce, and Reduce
Featured, Local Stories March 30, 2021

A new Blessings First Coast Pilot Program Designed to Enhance, Introduce, and Reduce

The "Fresh Companion" pilot program, launched by Nease Senior High School students in January, will plant, grow, and bring to fruition to First Coast kids!
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Kingmade Jerky Provides Extra Protein For First Coast Kids
Local Stories, Partners March 29, 2021

Kingmade Jerky Provides Extra Protein For First Coast Kids

Kingmade Jerky — the official jerky and meat snack partner of the PGA TOUR — is thrilled to partner with Blessings in a Backpack to help provide food on the
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Blessings First Coast Announces New Board Leadership
Local Stories March 29, 2021

Blessings First Coast Announces New Board Leadership

Blessings in a Backpack First Coast Chapter announced its 2020-2021 Executive Committee and added four new board members.
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Baskets for Backpacks: March Madness for First Coast Meals
Local Stories March 25, 2021

Baskets for Backpacks: March Madness for First Coast Meals

It's a March filled with madness, so let's play Boxes for Backpacks and feed First Coast kids! 50% of proceeds benefit the First Coast Chapter of Blessings in a Backpack!
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Bills Fans Donate Money to Lamar Jackson’s Charity After Ravens QB’s Injury
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
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Actress Chrissy Metz Teams Up with Blessings in a Backpack for Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
Featured, Local Stories, Trending January 13, 2021

Actress Chrissy Metz Teams Up with Blessings in a Backpack for Celebrity Wheel of Fortune

Chrissy Metz is putting in the work (and the fun!) on January 14 during Celebrity Wheel Of Fortune! Watch her compete alongside Drew Carey and Teri Hatcher for a chance
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Teams Playing the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Feed Kids in Florida’s First Coast
Featured, Local Stories January 7, 2021

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

For the third consecutive year, Blessings in a Backpack First Coast Chapter has partnered with the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl to feed kids in Jacksonville!
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Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation hosts ninth annual Hope for the Holidays
Featured, Local Stories December 21, 2020

Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation hosts ninth annual Hope for the Holidays

The Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation packed and delivered more than 5,000 bags of nonperishable food and holiday treats to families in need around the greater Jacksonville area during its
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