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.
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
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
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
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
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.
James Stephens International Academy Says Thank You
The families and staff of James Stephens International Academy in Fort Myers sent "A Huge Thanks" to Blessings in a Backpack.
Bobby Nichols Charity Foundation donates nearly $150K to Blessings in a Backpack
The Bobby Nichols Charity Foundation recently presented $149,500 to Blessings in a Backpack of Southwest Florida to support its mission of making hunger-free weekends a reality for food-insecure children in
2021 National Volunteer Week
We are asking our supporters to send a friendly note to show your appreciation to all of our wonderful volunteers. Click 'Read More' to share some love for our volunteers.