![This Milwaukee-area nonprofit is tasked with providing more than 4,000 children with food each weekend. Here is how you can help.](https://waukesha.blessingsinabackpack.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/05/Website-story-feature-image-16-scaled.jpg)
This Milwaukee-area nonprofit is tasked with providing more than 4,000 children with food each weekend. Here is how you can help.
Blessings in a Backpack provides food for more than 4,000 local children with food each weekend for the school year.![Going Back to School and Feeding Kids Despite Rising Food Costs](https://waukesha.blessingsinabackpack.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/07/Website-story-feature-image-scaled.jpg)
Going Back to School and Feeding Kids Despite Rising Food Costs
This school year, we aim to provide 3.5 million hunger-free weekends for kids struggling with food insecurity. Learn more about our plans for this year, including how we will feed![A Community Thrives: Donate Today and Multiply Your Impact!](https://waukesha.blessingsinabackpack.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/07/ACT_Logo_Scnd_FullClr_RGB_600.png)
A Community Thrives: Donate Today and Multiply Your Impact!
Blessings in a Backpack Waukesha County Chapter is participating in A Community Thrives, a grantmaking and crowdfunding program that supports organizations focused on community building.![“I know what it’s like to go hungry” – Mother shares her journey with Blessings in a Backpack](https://waukesha.blessingsinabackpack.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/02/Copy-of-Website-story-feature-image-1-4.jpg)
“I know what it’s like to go hungry” – Mother shares her journey with Blessings in a Backpack
Rachel Hartling has experienced a lot. As a single mom with a school-aged son who has special needs, she knows the feeling of worry. Rachel shares how Blessings in a![Waukesha School Committee To Discuss Breakfast Surveys](https://waukesha.blessingsinabackpack.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2020/11/I-am-missing-graduation.-I-missed-my-last-soccer-season-at-school.-I-miss-my-friends-and-teachers.-3.jpg)
Waukesha School Committee To Discuss Breakfast Surveys
The Waukesha School District Will Survey Parents From Eight Schools Not Offering Free Breakfast.![Bank Five-Nine supports Blessings in a Backpack Waukesha County Chapter](https://waukesha.blessingsinabackpack.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/02/Copy-of-Website-story-feature-image.png)
Bank Five-Nine supports Blessings in a Backpack Waukesha County Chapter
Not only was Bank Five-Nine the presenting sponsor of Blessings in a Backpack's annual Bridge the Gap Gala and Bolt 4 Blessings 4K Challenge, but they received the corporate 2021![Johnson & Sons Paves the Way for Blessings in a Backpack](https://waukesha.blessingsinabackpack.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/02/Copy-of-Website-story-feature-image-1-scaled.jpg)
Johnson & Sons Paves the Way for Blessings in a Backpack
Johnson & Sons Paving is a commercial and residential asphalt and concrete contractor in Southeast Wisconsin. They’ve built a reputation for dependable and quality service and as a strong supporter![Bridge the Gap Gala](https://waukesha.blessingsinabackpack.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/02/Copy-of-Website-story-feature-image-1-1.jpg)
Bridge the Gap Gala
When Blessings in a Backpack raised $165,000 at its Bridge the Gap Gala on October 14, 2021, it not only far surpassed its goal, but it also shattered a record![ORBIS was a proud gold sponsor of Blessings in a Backpack’s Bridge the Gap Gala.](https://waukesha.blessingsinabackpack.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/02/Copy-of-Website-story-feature-image-1-2-scaled.jpg)
ORBIS was a proud gold sponsor of Blessings in a Backpack’s Bridge the Gap Gala.
ORBIS has been working with the Blessings in a Backpack Waukesha County Chapter since 2015. One of its retired executive members, Tim Henkel, and his wife Jody were vital components![KFC puts the #ChickenSandwichWars on hold to fight a greater enemy: childhood hunger](https://waukesha.blessingsinabackpack.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/11/259361951_10158117181286560_8329879400714907332_n.jpg)