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Spavia Day Spa Marks 20 Years with Limited-Edition Facial in Partnership with IMAGE Skincare to Support Children in Need
Featured, Local Stories, Trending August 28, 2025

Spavia Day Spa Marks 20 Years with Limited-Edition Facial in Partnership with IMAGE Skincare to Support Children in Need

Spavia Day Spa is celebrating its 20th anniversary by donating a portion of every limited-edition facial to Blessings in a Backpack, helping feed children nationwide.
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Central Florida Classic
Featured, Local Stories, Trending August 14, 2025

Central Florida Classic

The Central Florida Classic brings two days of premier golf, live music, and community celebration to New Smyrna Beach, with top golfers earning a spot in The Duke of Edinburgh
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Philanthropic Impact Through Blessings in a Backpack & The Duke of Edinburgh Cup
Featured, Local Stories, Trending August 7, 2025

Philanthropic Impact Through Blessings in a Backpack & The Duke of Edinburgh Cup

Kate and Justin Rose’s commitment to feeding kids has fueled more than 865,000 hunger-free weekends in Central Florida and inspired a legacy of generosity that spans continents.
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2025 Blessings Orlando Golf Classic Raises $45,000 to provide hunger-free weekends to kids in Central Florida
Featured, Local Stories, Uncategorized July 2, 2025

2025 Blessings Orlando Golf Classic Raises $45,000 to provide hunger-free weekends to kids in Central Florida

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.
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Women’s History Month: Diane Lavigna
Local Stories March 28, 2025

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.
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Driving Change: Justin and Kate Rose’s Impact Through Blessings in a Backpack
Featured, Local Stories, Trending March 6, 2025

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
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Dramatic Ed Extended Day Students Pack Weekend Food for Classmates at Sally Ride Elementary
Featured, Local Stories, Trending February 3, 2025

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,
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Sailormen, Inc., Popeyes® Franchisees, Food Drive Fills 30 Backpacks for Local Kids in Need
Featured, Local Stories, Trending December 18, 2024

Sailormen, Inc., Popeyes® Franchisees, Food Drive Fills 30 Backpacks for Local Kids in Need

Sailormen, Inc., a Popeyes® franchisee, partnered with Blessings in a Backpack Orlando to hold a food drive. The drive provided 30 backpacks of food for children at Winegard Elementary and
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Annunciation Catholic Academy Packs 550 Bags of Weekend Food for Local Students
Featured, Local Stories, Trending December 18, 2024

Annunciation Catholic Academy Packs 550 Bags of Weekend Food for Local Students

Annunciation Catholic Academy partnered with Blessings in a Backpack to pack 550 bags of weekend food for Altamonte Elementary students, fostering compassion and community impact through service.
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School Program Spotlight: OCPS ACE
Featured, Local Stories, Trending December 18, 2024

School Program Spotlight: OCPS ACE

The Blessings in a Backpack Orlando Chapter provides 19,000 bags of weekend food to 500 children at OCPS ACE, helping students arrive at school nourished, ready to learn, and supported
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