September News: Trick or Treat for Blessings, LA Chargers Packing Event & more!

Monthly Newsletter | September 2023

Fast Facts:

Did you know:

Blessings in a Backpack food meets USDA standards for the National School

Lunch and Breakfast Program?

Our menu items are good sources of protein, low in sodium and sugar, and made with whole grains.

In addition, the food we serve does not require refrigeration, needs little to no preparation, and is peanut-free. Since some children do not have access to appliances or a can opener, the food is easy to open and ready

to eat.

Click here to learn

more about the food

we serve.

Trick or Treat

Kind of a scary thought that there’s more than enough candy but not enough food. As little as $175 will feed a child on the weekends for the entire school year.

This Halloween, ditch the candy and trick or treat to help feed a kid this school year! Instead of asking for candy, ask for small bills and loose change to feed a hungry kid.

Print out this flyer to hand out. The flyer outlines the Blessings in a Backpack mission and why it’s important to you to help feed kids facing food insecurity.

Trick or Treat for Blessings

Upcoming Events:

October 2

Chicago

Chicago Classic

October 2-5

Jacksonville, Florida

Constellation Furyk & Friends PGA Tour Champions event

October 12

Waukesha, Wisconsin

Bridge the Gap Gala

October 30

Frederick, Maryland

Frederick Classic

November 4

Chicago

DIY5k

November 28

Nationwide

Giving Tuesday

Core News:

Lil’ Bolts are the MVP of LA Chargers Community Packing Event

The Los Angeles Chargers, through their Impact Fund, brought smiles to the South Los Angeles community on Sept. 12 when they delivered 750 food bags to 122nd Street Elementary School, a part of LAUSD. This project was in partnership with Blessings in a Backpack and was prepped on Sept. 5 by Chargers players and volunteers.

Click here to learn how you can partner with Blessings

Vote for Blessings in a Backpack!

Thrivent is providing $25,000 to be shared among three organizations, Blessings in a Backpack being one of them — and your vote will determine how it’s split. Click here to vote for Blessings in a Backpack by commenting "A" on Thrivent's post. Voting ends on October 1.

Good Apples:

Blessings in a Backpack Programs Get Ready for Back to School

Blessings in a Backpack programs across the nation get ready to feed kids this school year!

The Smith Family's Journey of Feeding 150+ Kids in Long Grove, Illinois

In their Long Grove garage, the Smith family's journey from packing meals by hand to feeding over 150 kids, and their vision to expand their impact, reveals the power of community-driven change.

Discover Payment Services Support Blessings in a Backpack's Mission

Discover Payment Services hosted its inaugural packing event and packed 2,500 bags of food for children in Illinois.

Blessings Receives Grant from Conagra Brands Foundation

Blessings in a Backpack is one of the 20 incredible local nonprofits receiving grants from the Conagra Brands Foundation through the Nourish Our Community program!

Hungry Child Brings Volunteer to Tears

At Harding Elementary in Hammond, Indiana, where 78% of students rely on federal free and reduced-price meals, Blessings in a Backpack steps in to provide weekend nourishment, making a meaningful difference in the lives of hungry children.