Honored with the Arnie Award Justin and Kate Rose are making a lasting impact through their partnership with Blessings in a Read the Full Story 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 Register Now and Make a Difference! 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. 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 Read the Full Report 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. Learn More
We're feeding the kids in Orlando this weekend!

Our impact during the 2023/24 school year

180200
Hunger-free weekends
5765
Kids
48
Schools
1440
Volunteer Hours

Why Get Involved?

How To Help?

For $150 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.
Follow us on social media and subscribe to our quarterly e-newsletter.

How does Blessings in a Backpack work?

Local Stories

Blessings in a Backpack Orlando Chapter Golf Classic — The Duke of Edinburgh Cup 2025 U.S. Qualifier

Join us on May 9, 2025, at Alaqua Country Club for an exclusive chance to participate in one of only two U.S. qualifiers for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Cup. Whether you’re competing for a spot in this elite international golf tournament or simply enjoying a day on the course, your involvement helps ensure children in Central Florida have the hunger-free weekends they deserve!

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.

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.

Our Partners

We would like to give many thanks to our Partners, without whose support this chapter would not be possible.

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