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
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.
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
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
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
Hurricane Ian Response
Hurricane Ian brought devastation to Southwest Florida. How can you help feed kids while our community rebuilds?
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.
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
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