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SWFL nonprofit feeds school children in need, combating food insecurity
Blessings in the News, Local Stories February 7, 2023

SWFL nonprofit feeds school children in need, combating food insecurity

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Story via news-press.com. Blessings in a Backpack of SWFL recently added four more schools to their roster in an effort to continue the fight against food insecurity. “We're a national organization feeding
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Blessings in a Backpack SWFL Chapter Adds Four Schools to Meal Program
Featured, Local Stories January 9, 2023

Blessings in a Backpack SWFL Chapter Adds Four Schools to Meal Program

The chapter will now be serving 6,500 children every weekend. The expansion comes just in time as the need has grown exponentially since Hurricane Ian.
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Giving Tuesday Recap: Thank You for Feeding Kids in SWFL This Year
Local Stories November 30, 2022

Giving Tuesday Recap: Thank You for Feeding Kids in SWFL This Year

A big, heartfelt THANK YOU to all who supported Blessings in a Backpack Southwest Florida Chapter on Giving Tuesday. Thank you for donating, sharing our mission, and caring for our
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Together We Give: Giving Tuesday 2022
Fundraising Opportunities, Local Stories November 9, 2022

Together We Give: Giving Tuesday 2022

Giving Tuesday is November 29, 2022. This year, Blessings in a Backpack Southwest Florida Chapter hopes to feed an additional 192 children every weekend of the school year. Raising at
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Blessings in a Backpack feeds nearly 10,000 children since Ian
Featured, Local Stories October 27, 2022

Blessings in a Backpack feeds nearly 10,000 children since Ian

The Blessings in a Backpack SWFL Chapter, along with its community partners, have been working together to find new ways to distribute food, reaching 9,600 local kids in need since
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Hurricane Ian Response
Local Stories October 7, 2022

Hurricane Ian Response

Hurricane Ian brought devastation to Southwest Florida. How can you help feed kids while our community rebuilds?
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Blessings in a Backpack Testimonial – Jose at Tice Elementary
Local Stories September 15, 2022

Blessings in a Backpack Testimonial – Jose at Tice Elementary

Meet Jose Garcia. He is a former recipient of the Blessings in a Backpack program and has moved on to find further success in his education efforts.
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Going Back to School and Feeding Kids Despite Rising Food Costs
Local Stories July 27, 2022

Going Back to School and Feeding Kids Despite Rising Food Costs

This school year, we aim to provide 3.5 million hunger-free weekends for kids struggling with food insecurity. Learn more about our plans for this year, including how we will feed
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Sysco’s Volunteer Challenge Feeds Kids Across Florida
Featured, Local Stories June 28, 2022

Sysco’s Volunteer Challenge Feeds Kids Across Florida

The North Florida Region has taken Sysco’s Volunteer Challenge to heart and made a lasting impact to ensure school-aged children in their communities don’t go hungry over the summer. Sales
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Feeding Kids in Your Own Backyard
Local Stories April 20, 2022

Feeding Kids in Your Own Backyard

Children shouldn't spend the summer worrying about going hungry; they should be out playing in the sun. This May, get involved and give back to help feed kids who might
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