In 2005, Missy Hammerstrom gave a Louisville child her apple for the weekend; Blessings in a Backpack later provided 30 million hunger-free weekends to more than 1 million children

In 2005, a child’s heartfelt plea for food inspired the creation of the Blessings in a Backpack program. The initiative focuses on providing sustenance to children over weekends when school meals are not available. Since then, it has reached over 30 million bags distributed, supporting more than one million children across the United States. With community collaboration, the program effectively addresses hunger issues, stemming from Missy Hammerstrom’s compassionate action.
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