Blessings in a Backpack

Summary

This organization mobilizes communities and resources to provide nutritious food to school-aged children over the weekends, ensuring they do not go hungry when school meals are unavailable. They operate over 1,200 programs across the United States, focusing on flexible and sustainable models that can be adapted by any community. Their efforts have resulted in millions of hunger-free weekends for children, particularly targeting those who may not qualify for federal nutrition programs.