Quarterly News | June 2022
See what's been going on with the Orlando Chapter of Blessings in a Backpack in our June 22 quarterly newsletter!
Going Back to School and Feeding Kids Despite Rising Food Costs
This school year, we aim to provide 3.5 million hunger-free weekends for kids struggling with food insecurity. Learn more about our plans for this year, including how we will feed
Sysco’s Volunteer Challenge Feeds Kids Across Florida
The North Florida Region has taken Sysco’s Volunteer Challenge to heart and made a lasting impact to ensure school-aged children in their communities don’t go hungry over the summer. Sales
Sonny’s BBQ Feeds Kids in Central Florida
The Sonny’s BBQ team passionately put others (our kids!) first while doing cool stuff (packing food!) and having the most fun while doing it!
Central Florida Women’s League funds 250 hunger-free weekends
The Central Florida Women’s League presented the Orlando Chapter with a check that will provide 250 hunger-free weekends for students at MetroWest Elementary and Westpointe Elementary Schools.
Nemours Children’s Health serves 2,000 meals for Central Florida students
The Nemours Children's Health team packed a whopping 2,000 bags of weekend food — and in record time — for local kids!
Spirit Night with LPT Realty and the Orlando Magic
LPT Realty packed bags of food for kids at Palmetto Elementary and Sally Ride Elementary and raised funds to support other Blessings in a Backpack programs in Central Florida.
Feeding Kids in Your Own Backyard
Children shouldn't spend the summer worrying about going hungry; they should be out playing in the sun. This May, get involved and give back to help feed kids who might
Be The MVP
This March, make a wager that is sure to pay off and #BeTheMVP for a child who might otherwise go hungry.