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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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2022 National Volunteer Week
Featured, Local Stories April 1, 2022

2022 National Volunteer Week

During National Volunteer Week, Blessings in a Backpack is celebrating its volunteers! We want to express our appreciation for the impact they make on children’s lives.
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Brews for Blessings Raises Over $26,000 To Fight Childhood Hunger
Featured, Local Stories March 17, 2022

Brews for Blessings Raises Over $26,000 To Fight Childhood Hunger

A large selection of brews was offered at the free, family-friendly event in Fort Myers, Florida, which raised money for the Blessings in a Backpack Southwest Florida Chapter.
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Suncoast Credit Union donates to Blessings in a Backpack Southwest Florida Chapter
Featured, Local Stories December 10, 2021

Suncoast Credit Union donates to Blessings in a Backpack Southwest Florida Chapter

Blessings in a Backpack has received a $20,000 donation from Suncoast Credit Union that will help provide weekend meals for students at Tice Elementary School in Fort Myers, Florida.
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KFC puts the #ChickenSandwichWars on hold to fight a greater enemy: childhood hunger
Featured, Local Stories, Trending November 23, 2021

KFC puts the #ChickenSandwichWars on hold to fight a greater enemy: childhood hunger

For every chicken sandwich sold on Giving Tuesday, KFC will donate $1 to Blessings in a Backpack, with a minimum donation of $250,000 and a maximum donation of $300,000.
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Helping Feed Students of Collier County Public Schools
Featured, Local Stories November 9, 2021

Helping Feed Students of Collier County Public Schools

Blessings in a Backpack works with schools throughout Southwest Florida, including Collier County Public Schools. Watch to learn about the need in Collier County and how Blessings in a
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Giving Tuesday 2021
Local Stories October 25, 2021

Giving Tuesday 2021

This Giving Tuesday is all about family — how families shape our mission and that the D'Amico Family Fund will match donations to the SWFL Chapter on November 30, up
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Blessings Week 2021
Local Stories September 10, 2021

Blessings Week 2021

Every day of Blessings in a Backpack Week, September 13–17, we will provide a word for our Photo-a-Day Challenge—use the prompts and post a picture. Plus, more ways to get
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Blessings in a Backpack SWFL is selected as a State Farm Neighborhood Assist(R) Top 200 Finalist and needs your votes!
Featured, Local Stories August 17, 2021

Blessings in a Backpack SWFL is selected as a State Farm Neighborhood Assist(R) Top 200 Finalist and needs your votes!

Blessings has until August 27 at 11:59 p.m. ET to rally votes. On September 29, the top 40 vote-receiving causes will be announced and a $25,000 grant will be awarded
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More than $4,100 Donated in Honor of World Hunger Day to Feed Kids This Summer
Local Stories May 31, 2021

More than $4,100 Donated in Honor of World Hunger Day to Feed Kids This Summer

More than $4,100 was donated to provide hunger-free weekends for 300 kids in Southwest Florida over the summer through Blessings community partners.
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