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Blessings in a Backpack SWFL raises $160,000 at GET FED UP
Blessings in the News, Local Stories February 24, 2025

Blessings in a Backpack SWFL raises $160,000 at GET FED UP

The Southwest Florida chapter of Blessings in a Backpack recently raised $160,000 during its signature event, GET FED UP. The event proceeds will benefit Southwest Florida elementary school children in
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Alair Homes Supports Weekend Hunger Relief for Neil Armstrong Elementary Students
Blessings in the News, Local Stories January 23, 2025

Alair Homes Supports Weekend Hunger Relief for Neil Armstrong Elementary Students

On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Neil Armstrong Elementary received a unique gift from one of Blessings in a Backpack Southwest Florida’s program investor, homebuilder Alair Homes. The school received two
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Rachel Peacock to lead new development initiatives
Blessings in the News, Fundraising Opportunities, Local Stories October 31, 2024

Rachel Peacock to lead new development initiatives

This month, Rachel Peacock, a nonprofit development consultant with RC Peacock Consulting LLC, began supporting Blessings in a Backpack Southwest Florida’s mission. Peacock brings more than 20 years of experience
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Blessings in a Backpack SWFL to host second annual fundraising event, GET FED UP
Blessings in the News, Fundraising Opportunities, Local Stories October 23, 2024

Blessings in a Backpack SWFL to host second annual fundraising event, GET FED UP

Limited sponsorships are now available   Now in its second year as a signature event, Blessings in a Backpack Southwest Florida will present GET FED UP on Thurs., February 6
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Sizzle, Savor and Support with Sizzle Dining
Blessings in the News, Local Stories September 18, 2024

Sizzle, Savor and Support with Sizzle Dining

“Dine with purpose.” It’s the motto of Southwest Florida’s premier culinary event of the year, and a call to action for folks near and far to try something new for
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Blessings in a Backpack of Southwest Florida Receives Grant from The Collier County Community Foundation
Blessings in the News, Featured, Local Stories November 27, 2023

Blessings in a Backpack of Southwest Florida Receives Grant from The Collier County Community Foundation

           Blessings in a Backpack of Southwest Florida Receives Grant from The Collier County Community Foundation $10,000 in funds aid in Feeding over 500 Children at
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Name Bubbles & Blessings in a Backpack Celebrate Five Years of Feeding Kids Together
Blessings in the News, Featured, Partners July 27, 2023

Name Bubbles & Blessings in a Backpack Celebrate Five Years of Feeding Kids Together

Throughout 2023, Name Bubbles will donate $20,000 to feed hungry children in need.
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Vera Bradley Gives Free Gift With Donation to Blessings in a Backpack
Blessings in the News, Featured, Partners July 19, 2023

Vera Bradley Gives Free Gift With Donation to Blessings in a Backpack

This back-to-school season, get an exclusive Vera Bradley Backpack Bag Charm FREE with your donation of $10 or more to Blessings in a Backpack — while supplies last!
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For National Nutrition Month, focus on children’s food options
Blessings in the News, Featured March 24, 2023

For National Nutrition Month, focus on children’s food options

The USDA's Food and Nutrition Service are making important updates to school nutrition standards to support healthy kids based on feedback from school nutrition professionals, public health and nutrition experts,
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SWFL nonprofit feeds school children in need, preventing weekend food insecurity
Blessings in the News, Featured, Local Stories February 7, 2023

SWFL nonprofit feeds school children in need, preventing weekend food insecurity

This year, the Blessings in a Backpack Southwest Florida Chapter added four new schools to its program, feeding over 6,700 children in four counties — Lee, Collier, Henry, and Glades.
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