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AASA Gives Back: In Under an Hour, Volunteers Stuff 1,000 Backpacks with Ready-to-Eat Meals for Needy Kids

[Video] Volunteering at Blessings in a Backpack (1:54)

During the business of the regular sessions, Beth Sundstorm and Demetria Haddock are among attendees take a moment to pull away from the regular rotation of sessions and join the heartwarming work at the annual Blessings in a Backpack, sponsored by Sourcewell. This program brings volunteers to fills backpacks with needed supplies for elementary students […]

[Video] Blessings in a Backpack: San Diego (2:37)

Superintendents had the opportunity to serve underprivileged kids by filling backpacks with food and other resources in this annual event. The backpacks, presented by Sourcewell, will be delivered to several Southern California schools, including Oceanside Elementary in San Diego. This story was produced by Silas Bryant at the 2024 AASA Conference in San Diego, Calif.

[Video] Blessings in a Backpack (3:45)

Blessings in a Backpack is an annual backpack stuffing event sponsored by Sourcewell. The backpacks support low income students’ families local to the San Antonio area. This story was produced by Logan Reid at the 2023 AASA Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Read more.

Video: Volunteer Spirit Fuels Totes With Food for Needy Kids (1:39)

A brief video of volunteers stuffing tote bags filled with food for school-age children in need in San Diego at the AASA conference’s second annual “Blessings in a Backpack” event. Supported by Sourcewell, the food supplies included macaroni and cheese, cereals and other assorted snack items.