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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![Blessings in a Backpack SWFL to host second annual fundraising event, GET FED UP](https://swfl.blessingsinabackpack.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/10/GET-FED-UP_logo_color-e1730423063781.png)
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![Sizzle, Savor and Support with Sizzle Dining](https://swfl.blessingsinabackpack.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/09/SizzleLogo.jpg)
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![Blessings in a Backpack of Southwest Florida Receives Grant from The Collier County Community Foundation](https://swfl.blessingsinabackpack.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/11/BIAB_CollierCommFoundationLogo_20240520_Web_v01.jpg)
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![Name Bubbles & Blessings in a Backpack Celebrate Five Years of Feeding Kids Together](https://swfl.blessingsinabackpack.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/08/Copy-of-Website-story-feature-image-3.jpg)
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.![Vera Bradley Gives Free Gift With Donation to Blessings in a Backpack](https://swfl.blessingsinabackpack.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/08/Copy-of-Website-story-feature-image-2.jpg)
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!![For National Nutrition Month, focus on children’s food options](https://swfl.blessingsinabackpack.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/03/Website-story-feature-image-2-scaled.jpg)
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,![SWFL nonprofit feeds school children in need, preventing weekend food insecurity](https://swfl.blessingsinabackpack.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/02/494d5b46-f866-4de1-9797-5c41168425d5-FNP_020223_ai_blessings_001.jpg)
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.![Sharing a Bucket and Giving Back This Season with KFC](https://swfl.blessingsinabackpack.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/12/Yum_Newsroom_2x.jpg)
Sharing a Bucket and Giving Back This Season with KFC
KFC and Blessings in a Backpack are embarking on a journey to share meals and spread joy to families across the country this holiday season. Follow along as we get![Jennifer Garner Shares 50th Birthday With Blessings in a Backpack](https://swfl.blessingsinabackpack.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/11/Town-Country-Cover.jpg)