Monthly Newsletter | April 2021
Fast Facts:

With over 600 dedicated program coordinators who run Blessings programs in their communities, plus more than 15,500 volunteers nationwide, who pack and distribute food throughout the school year, there's no doubt that volunteers are the heart of our backpacks! 

If you have a passion for helping food-insecure children and a few hours a week to spare, you could be a perfect Blessings volunteer.
#BillsMafia Recap:

After a viral donation campaign by Bills Mafia fans raised $553K, Blessings in a Backpack is providing over 10,000 bags of food to five select Western New York Boys & Girls Clubs and four local elementary schools.

Last week, the Buffalo Bills fans who started the donation campaign, Dan Konopski and Will Burke, were on-site to help distribute the food. 

More than 18,450 fans donated in honor of Ravens QB Lamar Jackson who left a playoff game early against the Bills due to NFL concussion protocols. 
Available Now:

Fabletics has launched a new limited-edition mom-and-me collection. Through May 31, 100 percent of net proceeds from the children's clothing, up to $50K, will be donated to Blessings in a Backpack. Click here to shop the collection! 

What's Ahead:
May 7
Jackson County, Ind.

May 15–25
Waukesha, Wis.
Core News:
It's National Volunteer Week at Blessings in a Backpack!
This week, we are shining the spotlight on the individuals who feed kids in their communities on the weekends!

"I am motivated every day by the stories I hear from our volunteers, who are making the magic happen for kids in their local communities every week," said Erin Kerr, CEO of Blessings in a Backpack. "The hard work, the sweat, the tears, the energy, the sore muscles — all that you do is an inspiration to all of us at Blessings in a Backpack." 

We are asking our supporters to send a friendly note to show your appreciation to all of our wonderful volunteers. 
Actress, singer, Wheel spinner, and Blessings support Chrissy Metz says "Thank you" to Blessings in a Backpack volunteers in honor of National Volunteer Week!
Good Apples:
Vice President Harris Highlights the Work of Blessings

Vice President Kamala Harris highlights Blessings First Coast partner Duval County School District, and our work at Blessings in a Backpack.

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www.blessingsinabackpack.org
Pop-up outdoor events feed hungry kids, reunite volunteers

At a pop-up food packing event outside the Blessings Frederick office, volunteers filled bags with an extra spring in their step, happy to see each other in person for the first time in quite a while.

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www.blessingsinabackpack.org
“Cereal run” hosted in memory of school district member

15,000 boxes of cereal collected will be donated to Blessings Panama City program and area food banks in memory of Julio Narvaez, who recently died recently from COVID-19.

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www.blessingsinabackpack.org
Bob's Red Mill Supports Blessings Northwest Oregon Chapter

Providing good, wholesome food to its customers has always been a part of Bob's Red Mill. That's why Bob's Red Mill is supporting helping our Northwest Oregon Chapter feed kids who might otherwise go hungry.

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www.blessingsinabackpack.org
Donation Will Help Feed Kids in Southwest Florida

The Bobby Nichols-Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation presented $149,500 to the Blessings Southwest Florida Chapter to feed kids in Lee and Collier counties.

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www.blessingsinabackpack.org
Thank You to Our Donors:
Reflects giving from Oct. 1, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020
$100,000 and Up
 $75,000 to $99,999
The Calipari Foundation

$50,000 to $74,999
Clark Family Foundation, Inc. 
Community Foundation of Greater Rochester 
The Dale Jr. Foundation 
The Glass Charitable Foundation 
Grayfox Trust 
Mountain Christian Church

$25,000 to $49,999 
The Amgen Foundation 
Anonymous 
Eduardo and Leticia Azar 
Blessings in a Backpack - Fort Wayne 
Jeremy Bull 
Cape Coral Community Foundation, Inc. 
The Christopher Family Foundation 
Jim and Tabitha Furyk Foundation, Inc. 
James Gorman 
City of Jacksonville 
Ina Kay Foundation 
Gopi Natarajan 
New Life Wesleyan Blessings 
Newman's Own Foundation 
Dr. Phillips Charities 
PGA TOUR Volunteer Appreciation Program sponsored by Myrbetriq 
Kate and Justin Rose 
The May Jeanne and Garland Slaughter Foundation 
Derrick Smith 
Spartan Kids Foundation 
UPS-Jacksonville Employees

$15,000 to $24,999 
Carl C. Anderson and Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation 
Bandujo Advertising & Design 
Eagles for Children, Inc. 
Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club 
Deborah Lindsay 
Norfolk Iron & Metal Co. 
Regency Centers 
Jocelyn H.K. Watkins 
Fred B. And Opal S. Woosley Foundation 
Charles and Christine Young

$10,000 to $14,999 
Anonymous 
Antares Capital 
Avenu Insights and Analytics 
Blue Ridge Community Church 
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas 
Cahill Construction Company 
Central Christian Church 
Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company 
Community Foundation of Wabash County 
Concordia Lutheran Ministries 
Connexus Credit Union 
The Cottage Bridge Foundation 
The Patricia Crown Family 
Darcars Toyota of Frederick 
Michael S. Davis 
Delaplaine Foundation, Inc. 
ELMS Foundation 
Sylvia Ettenberg Memorial Fund 
Gatheringpoint 
The Daniel R and Anne M Harper Foundation, Inc. 
Ubong E. Ituen 
Knox College 
Lake Trust Credit Union 
Meijer, Inc. 
Meyer Oil Co. 
State of Nebraska 
New Spirit Lutheran Church 
Oconomowoc Area Foundation 
Patricia J. Parsons 
City of Rancho Cordova 
The Dorothy and Marshall M. Reisman Foundation 
Safeway Open 
George L Shields Foundation, Inc. 
Turn Key Events LLC 
United Way Worldwide, Fiscal Agent