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What's happening!

We are heading straight into our 13th school year of providing weekend food to local kids and we're so grateful for the continued support that makes this program possible.


FOOD DRIVES

Blessings in a Backpack is gearing up for the 2026–2027 school year, and we're excited to continue serving students at our 14 partner schools. Every Friday, we send weekend food home with children facing food insecurity so they can return to school on Monday ready to learn.

A hungry child can't focus on learning. Your support helps ensure every student has the nourishment they need to thrive.

There are several easy ways you can make a difference:

Host a Food Drive

Gather your friends, coworkers, church, club, school, or community group to collect nonperishable food items for local students in need.

You can:

  • Order directly from our External link opens in new tab or windowAmazon Wish List, and your donation ships straight to us.
  • Host a Breakfast Drive, Lunch Drive, or Snack Drive.
  • Choose a specific menu of needed items for participants to purchase.
  • Let participants select items from our complete food menu based on what they'd like to donate.

No matter which option you choose, every donation helps fill a child's backpack with nutritious food for the weekend.

Make a Financial Donation

Prefer to let us do the shopping? Click Donate Now to make a secure online donation. Every dollar stays right here in our local program, allowing us to purchase food in bulk and stretch your generosity even further.

Together, we can make sure no child has to spend the weekend hungry.

 


Blessings in a Backpack, Rancho Cordova, established in April 2014, is committed to ensuring that children have access to nutritious meals over the weekends. Our program serves 14 schools within the Folsom Cordova Unified School District, Sacramento City Unified School District, and Black Oak

         Mine School District making a significant impact on the lives of many young students.


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Who we are

We pride ourselves on being part of a larger nonprofit organization dedicated to combating child hunger. Despite the challenges posed by decreasing donations, our commitment to supporting the educational and personal growth of children remains steadfast thanks to the generosity of our communities through donations and grants.


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Our Mission

Our mission is to ensure that no child worries about where their next meal comes from during weekends. Through our efforts, we aim to provide students with the nourishment they need to focus on their studies and enjoy being kids.


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Support and Growth

With increasing demand but limited resources, we are determined to continue our work. Every contribution plays a vital role in achieving our goal of reaching even more children in need, providing them support for a better future.

“Amazing work feeding kids during tough times. Highly recommend supporting them!”

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14

Schools


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11

Years of Experience

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400+

Students Served

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Our Mission to Feed Kids

Blessings in a Backpack, Rancho Cordova, our mission is to ensure that children worry about being kids, not about where their next meal comes from. We provide food on the weekends for students who might otherwise go hungry. Since our foundation in April 2014, we have been committed to supporting children in the Folsom Cordova Unified, Sacramento City Unified School District, and Black Oak Mine Schools District.

With the growing need, especially after COVID, we face challenges. However, with community support through donations and grants, we strive to continue our commitment. Every contribution helps us maintain the support for the 13 schools we currently serve, ensuring that kids have access to food even during the weekends when school meals aren't available.


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Join Our Fight Against Hunger

We invite you to join us in our fight against child hunger. Over the past 11 years, the demand for our services has increased significantly, yet we've encountered a shortfall in donations. For the first time, we are at risk of reducing the number of children we can assist. Your generous support can help us turn this around, ensuring no child goes hungry over the weekend.

Every dollar you donate directly impacts our ability to reach more children in need. With your help, we hope to continue providing for students, just like those who started receiving our weekend food packs 11 years ago and are now high school and college graduates. Together, we can make a lasting difference in the lives of countless children and give them the opportunity to thrive.

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Funded in part by the Rancho Cordova Community Enhancement Fund



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