Blessings in a Backpack Southern Wisconsin Chapter

08/31/2026

Every child deserves to walk into the classroom ready to learn. When kids have the nourishment they need on the weekends, they can return to school focused, confident, and prepared to make the most of every opportunity.

But too many children in our community face weekends without enough food.

Your donation can help change that. By giving today, you can help provide weekend nourishment to children in need, giving them one less thing to worry about and one more reason to feel ready for the week ahead.

Help us start the school year strong. Donate today and give a child the nourishment they need to learn, grow, and succeed. https://waukesha.blessingsinabackpack.org/donate/

08/28/2026

Join us at Your Office on Monday, August 31!

🎒 WAGE GAP HAPPY HOUR is back at Your Office! 🍻

We're still living in a world where men earn more than women — but this Monday, we're turning the tables.

For a few hours, men pay 30% more, and every boosted dollar (plus 100% of the tips) supports Blessings in a Backpack, helping make sure local kids don't go hungry over the weekend. Just $175 feeds one child for an entire school year — and with over 11,000 kids on free and reduced lunch in our area, every bit counts.

(And yes, it's all in good fun. The upcharge is totally optional, and everyone's welcome to join in however they choose.)

Can't make it? You can still support the cause here: https://www.blessingsinabackpack.org/get-involved/

🗓️ Monday, August 31 | 4–8 PM
🍺 Guest bartenders: Kim Hastings of CJ & Associates (the team behind our beautiful furniture, and a Blessings in a Backpack board member!) and Your Office Co-owner & resident ringleader, Lisa Proeber

Raise a glass, help feed a kid, and make Monday matter.

08/24/2026

Join us on August 31st from 4pm - 8pm at Your Office as CJ & Associates, Inc. helps raise money to feed children in our communities! As the school year kicks off, every Friday, we’re feeding kids on the weekends, because when a child is fed, their future is brighter. And our world is brighter too.
🎒 Help us keep kids fed this school year: https://waukesha.blessingsinabackpack.org/donate/

Each month, our President, Kim Hastings, moonlights over at Your Office in Milwaukee from 4–8 PM, with her tips going right back into our community.

Typically, you’ll find Kim there on the first Monday of each month, but with the Labor Day holiday, she’ll be behind the bar on Monday, August 31.

❤️💛💙And this one is especially near and dear to our hearts.

Every tip that evening will benefit 🎒Blessings in a Backpack of Southern Wisconsin, an organization that helps provide food on the weekends for local school-aged children who might otherwise go hungry.

We are proud to support the work they do for children and families right here in our community, and we would love for you to join us.

Stop by, say hello to Kim, enjoy a drink, and help us support an organization doing so much good for local kids.



Your Office Blessings in a Backpack Southern Wisconsin Chapter

08/18/2026

Join us for an evening of purpose and community!

Fields Madison warmly invites you to "Driving Change. Feeding Hope" on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

We are proud to partner with Blessings in a Backpack Southern Wisconsin to ensure local children have the weekend nourishment they need to thrive.
Come enjoy an evening featuring delicious local food from Buck and Honey's, live music by Piano Fondue, and a chance to play in our exclusive bowling alley.
Let's fuel futures together!
RSVP https://trellis.org/driving-change-feeding-hope

08/17/2026

Did you know National Nonprofit Day is on August 17th?

It’s a day to come together and honor the volunteers, staff, donors, and the impact of nonprofit organizations across the nation. ❤️

Thank you to our Blessings in a Backpack volunteers, donors, advocates, and everyone who plays a part in ensuring children have the food they need on the weekends.

Join us! Here’s how you can make a difference:

🙌 Volunteer
💰Donate
🤳Spread Awareness
✨Fundraise, attend an event, bring Blessings to your community, and more!

Get Involved Today: blessingsinabackpack.org

07/29/2026

Looking for a team-building experience that gives back to your community?

Partner with Blessings in a Backpack Southern Wisconsin to host a Corporate Packing Event! Your team will come together to pack weekend food bags for local children, helping ensure they have nourishing meals when school is out.

We'll handle the planning and logistics, making it easy to host your event—often within just three weeks of your initial inquiry.

It's a rewarding way to strengthen your team while making a lasting difference for children in Southern Wisconsin.

Reach out today to start planning your Corporate Packing Event! https://waukesha.blessingsinabackpack.org/corporate-packing-events/

07/27/2026

Our Volunteers are the very BEST!!! Interested in joining our mission? Get involved in a committee, help at an event, or join the Advisory Board of Directors! https://waukesha.blessingsinabackpack.org/get-involved/

07/24/2026

When school meals aren’t available on weekends, Blessings in a Backpack steps in, sending students home on Fridays with bags of kid-friendly, ready-to-eat food.

There are so many ways to make a difference too!
- Make a one-time donation
- Become a monthly donor
- Donate stock or through a donor-advised fund
- Give through your employer
- Leave a legacy gift... and so much more!

Every gift helps ensure local children have the nourishment they need to learn and grow. Give today, make a difference tomorrow: https://waukesha.blessingsinabackpack.org/donate/