Honored with the Arnie Award

Justin and Kate Rose are making a lasting impact through their partnership with Blessings in a

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Backpack. Since 2009, they have provided hunger-free weekends for more than 15,000 children

Driving Change: Justin and Kate Rose

Arnie Award.

across Central Florida and beyond. Read how their dedication earned them the prestigious

Blessings Orlando Golf Classic!

Swing for a Cause: Join Us at the

Join us on May 9 at Alaqua Country Club for the Blessings Orlando Golf Classic, an exclusive qualifier for the

compete for a chance to play in England. Every swing not only brings you closer to victory but also helps provide

Duke of Edinburgh Cup—one of only two in the U.S.! Join us for a day of premier golfing, where the top finishers will

hunger-free weekends for children in Central Florida.

Photo of kids holding up their bags of food

March is National Nutrition Month

Every child deserves access to nutritious, kid-friendly food—every day of the week. At Blessings

in a Backpack, we ensure that kids leave school each Friday with protein-packed, shelf-stable food

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to keep them fueled over the weekend.

Discover the Impact: FY24 Annual Report

The impact of Blessings in a Backpack has reached new heights! Read our FY24 Annual Report to learn about

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our achievements and the stories of our generous partners and donors.

Meet Our New Leadership

Say hello to Diane LaVigna, our new managing director, and Katie Cowan, our chapter coordinator at the Blessings in a

Backpack Orlando Chapter. Learn more about their impactful roles and join us in preventing weekend hunger for local kids.

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Women’s History Month: Diane Lavigna

FOX 35 is celebrating Women’s History Month by highlighting successful women in our community including our very own Diane Lavigna.

Justin Rose with Arnie Award + Sally Ride students

Driving Change: Justin and Kate Rose’s Impact Through Blessings in a Backpack

Justin and Kate Rose are making a lasting impact through Blessings in a Backpack, helping provide hunger-free weekends for kids in Orlando and beyond—read how their dedication earned them the prestigious Arnie Award.

Dramatic Ed Extended Day Students Pack Weekend Food for Classmates at Sally Ride Elementary

Students from the Dramatic Ed Extended Day Program at Sally Ride Elementary packed weekend food bags for their peers, turning a hands-on volunteer activity into a lesson in teamwork, problem-solving, and community impact.