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Donate Now: Every Louisville Child Deserves a Full Weekend
Local Stories December 8, 2024

Donate Now: Every Louisville Child Deserves a Full Weekend

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="30917" img_size="full" css=""][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=""]As the 2024/25 school year begins, thousands of local children face a daunting reality: going hungry on weekends. But you can help change that. At Blessings
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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
Red Robin
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Video: Louisville Mother and Daughter Make It Their Mission to Feed JCPS Students
Featured, Local Stories July 17, 2024

Video: Louisville Mother and Daughter Make It Their Mission to Feed JCPS Students

Inspired by Liz’s dedication to our Louisville Chapter, Debbie decided to take action and support local school-age kids through Blessings in a Backpack. Their teamwork and commitment are truly heartwarming!
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Generous Grant Fuels Mission to Feed Children
Local Stories July 16, 2024

Generous Grant Fuels Mission to Feed Children

Kroger’s Louisville Division donated $50,000 to our local chapter of Blessings in a Backpack.
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Daughter Continues Mom’s Legacy of Helping Others
Featured, Local Stories, Trending June 13, 2024

Daughter Continues Mom’s Legacy of Helping Others

Kaela Hammerstrom Combs continues her mother’s legacy by working with Blessings in a Backpack, distributing bags of food to students in need every Friday, ensuring they have nourishment over the
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Blessings in a Backpack Partners With Unbridled Charitable Foundation for Third Annual “Unbridled Afternoon” for Louisville Students
Featured, Local Stories April 15, 2024

Blessings in a Backpack Partners With Unbridled Charitable Foundation for Third Annual “Unbridled Afternoon” for Louisville Students

Unbridled Afternoon included activities such as celebrity meet-and-greets, petting zoo, hot air balloon, and stick-horse races, bringing the Derby spirit to the students in a kid-friendly way.
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‘So much more than winning games:’ Coach Cal’s off-court charity work leaves legacy.
Featured, Local Stories, Trending April 11, 2024

‘So much more than winning games:’ Coach Cal’s off-court charity work leaves legacy.

In 2012, the Calipari Foundation gave $10,000 to work with Blessings in a Backpack to feed children in Hazard. In 2020, the foundation gave $75,000 to target communities across Kentucky.
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Blessings in a Backpack raises more than $160,000 to feed Louisville children at annual Pack the Sack event
Featured, Local Stories, Trending February 22, 2024

Blessings in a Backpack raises more than $160,000 to feed Louisville children at annual Pack the Sack event

Thanks to the Louisville Chapter of Blessings in a Backpack's "Pack the Sack" celebrity dinner, more Louisville children will now have access to weekend food, with over $160,000 raised to
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Blessings in a Backpack raises more than $40K at golf scramble in Louisville
Featured, Local Stories August 24, 2023

Blessings in a Backpack raises more than $40K at golf scramble in Louisville

Blessings in a Backpack raised more than $40,000 at its annual fundraiser that benefits students at Jefferson County Public Schools.
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Filling the Forgotten School Supply this School Year
Featured, Local Stories, Trending August 8, 2023

Filling the Forgotten School Supply this School Year

This school year, we aim to provide more hunger-free weekends for kids struggling with food insecurity.
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