Monthly Newsletter | July 2023
Fast Facts:
More than 42 million people in the U.S., including 9 million children, are food insecure. That means they lack consistent access to enough food to live an active, healthy life.

Many families who experience food insecurity do not qualify for federal nutrition programs and rely on food banks and programs like Blessings in a Backpack. 

Who will feed the kids this weekend? Why not you?
Vera Bradley:
Vera Bradley is helping provide meals to kids in need (and you can help!)

Get an exclusive Backpack Bag Charm FREE with your donation of $10 or more to Blessings in a Backpack — while supplies last! Free item added in cart with qualifying donation.

The Backpack Charm is consciously crafted from recycled cotton, on a hinged ring and contains a zip closure

Click here to donate via the Vera Bradley website and receive your free gift.
Upcoming Events:

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Chicago, Illinois

October 2-5
Jacksonville, Florida

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Waukesha, Wisconsin

November 4
Chicago, Illinois
Core News:
The past school year brought on new challenges, including increased food costs and the end of SNAP emergency allotments for families. These challenges were faced with the passion and dedication of our staff, volunteers, and supporters.
  
Blessings recently revealed the 2022-2023 Impact Report, highlighting the work that, together, we made possible. This report is meant to celebrate the accomplishments of Blessings across the nation.
Good Apples:
Justin Thomas Feeds Kids in His Hometown

PGA TOUR golfer Justin Thomas and his organization, the Justin Thomas Foundation, donated funds to feed an entire school through Blessings in a Backpack. More than 460 students at Camp Taylor Elementary received weekend food.

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www.blessingsinabackpack.org
Corporate Volunteers Feed Kids in Santa Ana, California

During the 2022–23 school year, six local companies packed weekend food for Scholarship Prep Charter School students in Santa Ana, California

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www.blessingsinabackpack.org
Girl Scouts give Back to Blessings in Waukesha

Girl Scouts in Waukesha made positive note cards for Blessings kids and received their very own Blessings in a Backpack patch!

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www.blessingsinabackpack.org
Minnesota Twins Visit Tice Elementary Students

On a memorable afternoon at Tice Elementary, the Minnesota Twins impacted Blessings students by distributing weekend food and sharing valuable life lessons during baseball's Major League Day of Service.

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www.blessingsinabackpack.org
Grants Awarded to Organizations Fighting Food Insecurity

Blessings in a Backpack Frederick Chapter received $75,000 to support its weekend food program for youth, which provides food to about 4,300 children annually.

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www.blessingsinabackpack.org
Thank You to Our Donors:
Reflects giving from January 1, 2023, to March 31, 2023:
$100,000 and Up
$75,000 to $99,000
Blessings in a Backpack Fort Wayne
Clark Family Foundation, Inc.
Hankin Family Charitable Foundation

$50,000 to $74,999
Elevance Health
KFC, Inc.

$25,000 to $49,999 
Bellevue Heights United Methodist Church
Brown-Forman Foundation
Cummins, Inc.
Epiroc
Scott Fischer Charities, Inc.
Perry and Ruby Stevens Charitable Foundation

$15,000 to $24,999 
Bandujo Advertising & Design
Community Foundation of Frederick County
DentaQuest
Father Fred Foundation
General Motors Foundation
Meijer, Inc.
priceweber
REACH Wisconsin
Shure, Inc.
Jim and Evelyn Unger
Wildly Fit LLC
Fred B. And Opal S. Woosley Foundation

$10,000 to $14,999 
A Recipe to End Hunger and Need, Inc.
Bank Five Nine
Bowen Foundation Agency
City of Bonita Springs
Darcars Toyota of Frederick
Dormie Network Foundation
Hames Corporation
Howard Chapel Ridgeville United Methodist Church
Jack in the Box
Lockton Re, LLC
Robert R. McCormick Foundation
Name Bubbles
New Spirit Lutheran Church, Inc.
Snelson Family Donor Advised Fund
United Way of Lee County
Zurich American Insurance Company