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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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Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene Named Florida’s 2021 Superintendent of the Year
Local Stories December 3, 2020

Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene Named Florida’s 2021 Superintendent of the Year

Congratulations to Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene who was named 2021 Florida Superintendent of the Year by the Florida Association of District School Superintendents.
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Blessings in a Backpack Names New Chief Executive Officer
Featured, Local Stories, Trending December 3, 2020

Blessings in a Backpack Names New Chief Executive Officer

The Blessings in a Backpack National Board of Directors has announced that CEO Brooke Wiseman will retire from the organization and Erin Kerr, current Chief Development Officer, will be appointed
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Spreading MODness in Jacksonville Nov. 22–25
Local Stories November 17, 2020

Spreading MODness in Jacksonville Nov. 22–25

Blessings in a Backpack is partnering with MOD Pizza to tackle hunger in Jacksonville and throughout the sunshine state. On Nov. 22-25 each MOD location will donate 20% of all
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No Kid Hungry Gives $100,000 to Blessings in a Backpack for COVID-19 Response
Featured, Local Stories November 16, 2020

No Kid Hungry Gives $100,000 to Blessings in a Backpack for COVID-19 Response

In April, No Kid Hungry made a generous donation of $100,000, which was used to provide 25,000 bags of food for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year to three
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Are You a Warrior for Kids?
Featured, Local Stories October 20, 2020

Are You a Warrior for Kids?

Millions of kids are faced with many obstacles right now. We believe that hunger shouldn't be one of them! As we near the holiday season, we want to recognize the
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Start a Giving Tuesday Fundraiser
Featured, Local Stories October 19, 2020

Start a Giving Tuesday Fundraiser

Sometimes being a warrior means helping those that can’t help themselves. Be a Warrior for Kids this Giving Tuesday by setting up a Facebook fundraiser to provide hunger-free weekends in
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Vote for Your Favorite T-shirt Design!
Featured, Local Stories October 19, 2020

Vote for Your Favorite T-shirt Design!

Many talented child artists entered our first-ever t-shirt design contest, sponsored by the Spartan Kids Foundation. We've narrowed down the submissions to our TOP 10. Now, we need your vote!
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty Raises $7,540 for First Coast Blessings in a Backpack
Local Stories October 6, 2020

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty Raises $7,540 for First Coast Blessings in a Backpack

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty proudly raised $7,540 for First Coast Blessings in a Backpack, a nonprofit organization that mobilizes communities, individuals and resources to provide food for elementary
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