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KFC puts the #ChickenSandwichWars on hold to fight a greater enemy: childhood hunger
Featured, Local Stories, Trending November 23, 2021

KFC puts the #ChickenSandwichWars on hold to fight a greater enemy: childhood hunger

For every chicken sandwich sold on Giving Tuesday, KFC will donate $1 to Blessings in a Backpack, with a minimum donation of $250,000 and a maximum donation of $300,000.
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Giving Tuesday 2021
Local Stories October 25, 2021

Giving Tuesday 2021

This Giving Tuesday is all about family — how families shape our mission and that the Kate & Justin Rose Foundation and D'Amico Family Fund will match donations to the Orlando
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Backpacks, furniture, and more given to Central Florida school
Featured, Local Stories, Partners September 16, 2021

Backpacks, furniture, and more given to Central Florida school

An Orlando area school was surprised with backpacks for all its students, special furniture, and more. It was all thanks to a partnership between Vera Bradley and Blessings in a
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Blessings Week 2021
Local Stories September 10, 2021

Blessings Week 2021

Every day of Blessings in a Backpack Week, September 13–17, we will provide a word for our Photo-a-Day Challenge—use the prompts and post a picture. Plus, more ways to get
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The Primerica Foundation Donates $25,000 to Blessings in a Backpack Orlando Chapter
Featured, Local Stories August 31, 2021

The Primerica Foundation Donates $25,000 to Blessings in a Backpack Orlando Chapter

A generous gift of $25,000 from the Primerica Foundation will enable the Blessings in a Backpack Orlando Chapter to feed 200 additional children this school year!
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Justin Rose honored with PGA TOUR’s Payne Stewart Award
Featured, Local Stories August 11, 2021

Justin Rose honored with PGA TOUR’s Payne Stewart Award

In recognition of his character, sportsmanship, and commitment to charitable giving, Blessings in a Backpack partner Justin Rose has been named the 2021 recipient of the PGA TOUR’s Payne Stewart
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Over $53,000 Donated in Honor of World Hunger Day to Feed Kids This Summer
Local Stories May 31, 2021

Over $53,000 Donated in Honor of World Hunger Day to Feed Kids This Summer

With YOUR help, and matching gifts from the Kate & Justin Rose Foundation and Spartan Kids Foundation, we raised $53,372—enough to cover all of our kids for the entire summer!
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Feeding Orlando Kids This Summer
Local Stories May 20, 2021

Feeding Orlando Kids This Summer

Central Florida schools will be offering full-time summer school. Help us feed more than 1,500 local students on the weekends this summer.
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Join the Justin Rose Birdies for Blessings Brigade
Fundraising Opportunities, Local Stories May 20, 2021

Join the Justin Rose Birdies for Blessings Brigade

Each quarter, Justin Rose will make as many birdies as he possibly can. We tally the birdies Justin that makes. You make a donation based on the number of birdies
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Orlando Chapter celebrates first anniversary as an official Blessings in a Backpack chapter
Local Stories May 5, 2021

Orlando Chapter celebrates first anniversary as an official Blessings in a Backpack chapter

Happy birthday to us - we're ONE! We're celebrating all that has happened over the past year, like feeding more kids, growing our volunteer base, and increasing our service area.
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