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Blessings in a Backpack Orlando Chapter Golf Classic — The Duke of Edinburgh Cup 2025 U.S. Qualifier
Featured, Local Stories April 14, 2025

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.
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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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Meet the Orlando Chapter Team
Featured, Local Stories, Trending December 18, 2024

Meet the Orlando Chapter Team

Meet the Team Behind Blessings Orlando: Learn more about Diane LaVigna, Managing Director, and Katie Cowan, Chapter Coordinator, who are leading the charge to feed kids on the weekends in
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Save the Date to Feed More Kids in Central Florida!
Local Stories, Uncategorized November 18, 2024

Save the Date to Feed More Kids in Central Florida!

Giving Tuesday is on December 3, and we’re teaming up to feed more kids. Together, as One Team for All Kids, we can make sure kids are fed over the
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Red Robin Is Feeding Kids On the Weekends
Featured, Local Stories, Partners October 3, 2024

Red Robin Is Feeding Kids On the Weekends

Red Robin is partnering with Blessings in a Backpack to help improve the lives of hungry kids. Guests have the opportunity to donate to Blessings in a Backpack right from
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