We're feeding the kids in Southern Wisconsin this weekend!

Our Impact During the 2024/25 School Year

110700
Hunger-free weekends
3600
Kids
42
Program Locations
3000
Volunteer Hours

Why Get Involved?

How To Help?

For $175 you can help us feed a child every weekend of the school year.
Organize a Facebook fundraiser to feed the kids in your community.
Volunteer your time or talent to support a local Blessings program.
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How does Blessings in a Backpack work?

Local Stories

Volunteer Appreciation Week

During Volunteer Appreciation Week, Blessings in a Backpack is celebrating its volunteers! We want to express our appreciation for their impact on children’s lives.

Race to Feed Southern Wisconsin packs 12,000 bags of weekend food

Hundreds of volunteers packed nearly 12,000 bags of weekend food during Race to Feed at Waukesha County Technical College, made possible through the generous support of Zee Zees as the national Race to Feed sponsor providing food for the bags, along with presenting, host, corporate, community, food and corporate team sponsors who came together to support students across Waukesha County.

Bridge the Gap Gala Celebrates 13 Years of Feeding Kids

The 13th annual Bridge the Gap Gala brought together the Southern Wisconsin community to celebrate 13 years of generosity, honoring local partners and volunteers who help ensure hunger-free weekends for kids.