Backpack Brigade

On the blog this week, we are talking to Jen Muzia, Executive Director of Ballard Food Bank, and Fran Yeatts, Executive Director of West Seattle Food Bank, about the rewards and challenges of running two of the area's largest food banks, about the impact of food insecurity on women, and about their advice for young women looking at careers in non-profits. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gDpeCUwj #endweekendhunger #feedhungrykids #seattle

The days are getting longer and the sun is coming back.?Have you planned your summer run schedule yet? Registration is open for the Run To End Weekend Hunger, a 5k benefiting Backpack Brigade.??Join us on May 31, 2025 at Seward Park and run, jog, or walk to help?Backpack Brigade fill weekend hunger bags. Every step you take supports a brighter future for kids in need.?Register today! https://lnkd.in/gQK_M-DT

Mark your calendars for March 19th, when Lil Woody's is partnering with Backpack Brigade to feed hungry kids. Bring your family and friends to any of three participating locations on March 19th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, mention DINE OUT FOR BACKPACK BRIGADE, and 10% of your order will be donated to buy food for our weekend hunger bags. See you there! Participating locations: Ballard, 2040 NW Market St., Seattle Green Lake, 2253 N 56th St., Seattle White Center, 9807 16th Ave. SW, Seattle *Does not apply to third-party delivery orders #dineoutforacause #endweekendhunger #dineout #seattle

Thank you to our friends at morepeas for your generous contribution to Backpack Brigade!?More Peas is a small, women-owned business based here in Seattle that came up with a creative way to support Backpack Brigade's mission to END weekend hunger over the holidays.?Beginning last November, the proceeds from every gift wrap sale on a More Peas product is being donated to Backpack Brigade.?We love this special way to make a gift purchase even more meaningful, and we appreciate this collaboration with a small business partner! https://lnkd.in/gG_5Hpqn If your small business has an idea on how to collaborate with Backpack Brigade to support kids in need, contact Director of Development Katrina Cameron at [email protected]. #giveback #endweekendhunger #feedhungrykids

March is Women's History Month, and Backpack Brigade is honoring all the women who are making a difference for their families, their communities, and their countries. This month, the blog is featuring stories of women and hunger. Be sure to subscribe, or follow along here: https://lnkd.in/g64Q-gUK If you have a woman in your life who is making a difference, give her a hug today. And if you ARE a woman making a difference, we appreciate you and everything you do! #womenshistorymonth #endweekendhunger #womenslivesmatter

Thank you to Dr. Ben Danielson for leading an inspiring and uplifting discussion on Whole Child Wellness centered around the theme of HOPE, and thank you to everyone who came down to Backpack Brigade Headquarters to join us!?Everyone left filled with a hopeful spirit and a sense of how important it is to look after our community's children, now more than ever.?Ashay! Special thank you to sponsors Bloom Thai Cuisine, Diane Terry + Nahjeen Shirazi-Wu, and Il Bistro for your generous support! #wholechildwellness #endweekendhunger

Our hearts are literally full! Thanks to the generosity of our community, we exceeded our goal to raise over $16,000 to fill weekend hunger bags. These funds will buy food to fill weekend hunger bags for 2,300 students this weekend. We are so grateful for a community that supports our fight to END weekend hunger for homeless and food insecure kids. #givefromtheheart #endweekendhunger

On February 24th, we joined the Anti-hunger & Nutrition Coalition for Hunger Action Day in Olympia.?This is a day for us to raise awareness and advocate for funding and support for hunger-related initiatives on the legislative agenda. If you are concerned about hunger in your community, you can advocate for change, too.?Find your representatives here: https://lnkd.in/e9R7-Dm and call, write, or send an email to let them know how you feel.?Your voices will be heard - speak up! #hungeractionday #endweekendhunger

We are more than halfway to our goal of filling the heart with $15,000 and we are asking for your contribution today.?A gift of $300 feeds one struggling child for a whole year.?Isn't it wonderful to know your gift is making a big difference in one small life? DONATE NOW!? https://lnkd.in/gW_JAWKA Thank you! ?? #givefromtheheart #endweekendhunger #seattle #kingcounty

Thanks to Starbucks and Seattle Kraken for arranging a very special visit from Kraken mascot Buoy, who delivered flowers, helped pack weekend hunger bags, and spread some love among our team of dedicated volunteers in honor of Valentine's Day.