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Every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and thrive. 💙 Every Friday, 3,000 children across Metro Atlanta head home with a Backpack Buddy filled with nutritious, kid-friendly meals to help carry them through the weekend. But thousands more children still need our help. As we approach the end of the year, we’re looking ahead to our goal of feeding 10,000 children each week by 2033. With your support, we can reach more kids, fill more backpacks, and create brighter futures. This giving season, you can help us feed more kids. Every gift makes a difference, because hunger doesn’t take the weekend off. 💙 🎒 Make your year-end gift today: backpackbuddiesatl.org/donate #bpbma #yearendgiving #endofyearappeal #feedingkids #fightingchildhoodhunger

There’s something pretty special about seeing a room full of people come together for kids in their community. 💙 The Cox Enterprises team recently packed 375 weekend meal kits for children across Metro Atlanta, putting care into every bag and helping make the weekends a little easier for the families we serve. They also supported Backpack Buddies with an incredibly generous $7,500 donation, helping this work continue far beyond the packing tables. To everyone at Cox Enterprises who showed up, packed a bag, and chose to be part of this mission: thank you. We’re so grateful to have you beside us. 🧡 #bpbma #backpackbuddies #metroatlanta #communityimpact #foodsecurity

Behind every weekend meal kit is a community that cares. 💙 We love taking a moment to recognize the incredible people and partners who make the Backpack Buddies mission possible! Today, we’re especially grateful for the Whitcomb Family Foundation and their generous support of our mission to provide nutritious weekend meals to children across Metro Atlanta. A special thank you to Jannah and Judene for helping us turn compassion into action, one backpack at a time! 🧡 #bpbma #backpackbuddies #metroatlanta #foodsecurity #communitypartners

Three years of coming together to make a difference. 💙🧡 For the third year in a row, the Ravinia community joined Backpack Buddies in recognition of Hunger Awareness Month, bringing tenants together to pack 250 weekend meal bags for children facing food insecurity across Metro Atlanta. Beyond packing bags, events like this help bring more awareness to childhood hunger in our community and the role we can all play in helping ensure children have the food they need when school meals aren’t available. Thank you to the Ravinia community for continuing to show up, spread the word, and support our mission year after year! Want to get involved? Visit the link in our bio to learn more about volunteering, donating, or bringing Backpack Buddies to your community. #bpbma #backpackbuddies #metroatlanta #communityimpact #volunteeratlanta

We’re so grateful to Minuteman Security & Life Safety, Mission 500, and everyone who came together in support of Backpack Buddies at the Minuteman Nation Tailgate: Kickoff to GSX! 💙🧡 Support like this helps us continue providing weekend meals to children across Metro Atlanta when school meals aren’t available. Thank you for supporting our mission and helping more children head into the weekend fed, supported, and ready for what’s ahead. 💙 #bpbma #backpackbuddies #metroatlanta #mission500 #givingback

300 weekend meal kits, packed and ready for children across Metro Atlanta. 💙 The Builders Insurance Group team came together to pack each one, helping make sure children facing food insecurity have the meals they need when school meals aren’t available. And their support didn’t stop there. Builders Insurance Group also generously donated $6,000 to help further the Backpack Buddies mission. Thank you, Builders Insurance Group, for showing up, giving back, and helping us feed more children across our community! 🧡 Want to get your team involved with Backpack Buddies? Head to the link in our bio to learn more. #bpbma #backpackbuddies #metroatlanta #volunteeratlanta #communityimpact

We need YOUR vote! 💙🎒 Help Debbie Sonenshine and Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta win the National Association of REALTORS® Good Neighbor Award! We’re so proud of Debbie, our Board Secretary, for being recognized for her dedication to making a difference in our community. Now, we need your help to bring home the top prize! The finalist with the most votes will receive an additional $2,500 from Realtor.com, helping us provide weekend meals to more children across Metro Atlanta. 🗳️ Voting ends TOMORROW, October 24! It’s quick and easy: 1. Visit the link in our bio. 2. Scroll down to Debbie Sonenshine’s photo. 3. Click “Vote” and submit! Every vote matters! 💙 Please cast your vote and share with your friends, family, and community to help us finish strong! #bpbma #goodneighboraward #backpackbuddies #metroatlanta #communityimpact

One of the most meaningful parts of our work is connecting with the families and children at the heart of our mission. 💙🎒 We loved being part of Lake Forest Elementary’s Back to School Picnic, spending time with families, sharing more about Backpack Buddies, and making sure parents knew where to turn if their child could use a little extra support on the weekends. As the school year continues, so does our commitment to making sure children have access to the food they need, even when school meals aren’t available. Because every child deserves to come to school on Monday feeling nourished, supported, and ready to learn. A heartfelt thank you to Lake Forest Elementary and Sandy Springs UMC for welcoming us and helping us connect with the families we serve. We’re grateful to be part of a community that cares so deeply about its children. 💙 #backpackbuddies #bpbma #sandyspingsga #endchildhoodhunger #metroatlanta

The Starry Nights Gala may be behind us, but our gratitude for the people and organizations who made it possible continues 🧡 We want to say a very heartfelt thank you to the Marcia & Mark Miller Family Foundation for their generous, continued support. As we reflect on Hunger Action Month and the work still ahead, we’re reminded that meaningful change happens when people come together around a shared mission. We’re so grateful to have supporters like the Marcia & Mark Miller Family Foundation helping us make weekends a little brighter for children across Metro Atlanta. 💙 #bpbma #backpackbuddies #childhoodhunger #metroatlanta #communitysupport

We need your vote! 💙 We’re excited to share that Debbie Sonenshine, BPBMA Board Secretary and Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta are finalists for the National Association of REALTORS® Good Neighbor Award! 🎉 In this special interview from our Starry Nights Gala, hear from Debbie about her involvement with Backpack Buddies and the mission that brings our community together. Now, we need YOUR help! The finalist with the most votes will receive an additional $2,500 from Realtor.com, helping us provide weekend meals to more children across Metro Atlanta. 🗳️ Here’s how to vote: 1. Visit the link in our bio 2. Scroll down to Debbie Sonenshine’s photo 3. Click “Vote” and submit! ✨ You can vote once every day through October 24! Every vote matters! Help us celebrate Debbie, support our mission, and bring home the top prize. Share this post with your friends and family, and don’t forget to vote daily! 💙 #bpbma #goodneighboraward #backpackbuddies #metroatlanta #communityimpact

As we look back on our Starry Nights Gala and Hunger Action Month, one thing stands out: the incredible community of supporters who make our mission possible. 💙 We’re especially grateful to Coldwell Banker Realty Cares Foundation for their generous support of this year’s gala and their commitment to making a difference for children across Metro Atlanta. It’s partnerships like these that help us continue putting weekend meals into the hands of children who need them most. Thank you for being part of the Backpack Buddies community! 🧡 #bpbma #backpackbuddies #metroatlanta #communitypartners #endchildhoodhunger

Still reminiscing over a night we’ll never forget. ✨💙 The 2026 Starry Nights Gala brought together an incredible community in support of Backpack Buddies and the children we serve across Metro Atlanta. From the beautiful moments captured here to the generosity that filled the room, we’re still feeling so grateful for everyone who made the evening so special. Here’s to a night filled with purpose, connection, and a community that continues to show up for kids. 🧡 And a special thank you to Lauren of @paleskyphotos for capturing the magic of the evening so beautifully! 📸✨ #bpbma #starrynightsgala #backpackbuddies #metroatlanta #endchildhoodhunger

We are forever grateful to Publix Super Markets Charities for their generous support of Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta and our mission to fight childhood hunger. 💚 For so many children across Metro Atlanta, access to nutritious meals isn’t always guaranteed when the school week ends. Our mission is to help close that gap by providing weekend meals to children who need them most. Support from organizations like Publix Super Markets Charities makes this work possible, helping us reach more children, support more families, and continue building a community where no child has to face the weekend hungry. Thank you, Publix Super Markets Charities, for believing in our mission and helping us make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families we serve. #bpbma #publixcharities #fightchildhoodhunger #metroatlanta #unite

Hunger Action Month may be over, but the reason behind it stays with us every day. Every week, backpacks are packed, volunteers show up, and children across Metro Atlanta leave school with something they shouldn’t have to worry about: enough food for the weekend. There are so many hands and hearts behind each one of those backpacks. To everyone who gave their time, donated, shared our mission, packed a bag, or simply helped more people understand the reality of childhood hunger, thank you. Hunger Action Month shines a brighter light on this work, but it’s a mission our community carries forward all year long 🎒 We’re so grateful to have you carrying it with us. #bpbma #hungeractionmonth #endchildhoodhunger #foodsecurity #metroatlanta

Hunger Action Month may be ending, but the work continues.🎒 Throughout September, we’ve shared more about childhood hunger, the impact it has on families in our community, and the many ways we can come together to make a difference. September may be ending, but our commitment remains the same: helping children across Metro Atlanta return to school each Monday ready to learn, grow, and thrive. We are so grateful to everyone who helps carry out our mission each and every week. 💙 #HungerActionMonth #BPBMA #MetroAtlanta #FoodSecurity #endchildhoodhunger

Today is Hunger Action Day 🧡 For children facing food insecurity, weekends can bring uncertainty about where their next meal will come from. At Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta, we’re working to change that by providing weekend meals to 3,000 children across 53 Title I schools in Metro Atlanta this school year. Today, take action with us. Donate, volunteer, share our mission, or help spread the word about childhood hunger in our community. Every action helps us reach more kids. #HungerActionDay #HungerActionMonth #BackpackBuddies #MetroAtlanta #endchildhoodhunger

Tomorrow is Hunger Action Day 🧡 Food insecurity isn’t always visible, but for too many children in Metro Atlanta, it can mean heading into the weekend without knowing where their next meal will come from. At Backpack Buddies, a full backpack can mean a weekend with one less worry. Tomorrow, join us in taking action: wear orange, share our mission, or visit the link in our bio to learn more about how you can get involved in the fight to end childhood hunger in our community. 🧡 #HungerActionDay #HungerActionMonth #BackpackBuddies #MetroAtlanta #endchildhoodhunger

September is Hunger Action Month, a time to raise awareness about hunger and the impact it has on families in our community 💙 Here in Metro Atlanta, 1 in 5 children experience food insecurity. For many kids, that can mean uncertainty about where their next meal will come from when school meals aren’t available. At Backpack Buddies, we’re working to help fill that weekend meal gap so kids can return to school fed, focused, and ready to learn. 🧡 #HungerActionMonth #BackpackBuddies #EndChildHunger #FoodInsecurity #MetroAtlanta

September is Hunger Action Month, a time to raise awareness, take action and remind our community that childhood hunger is happening right here in Metro Atlanta. 🧡 For too many children, Friday means losing access to the meals they rely on at school and facing the weekend without enough to eat. Every week, Backpack Buddies helps provide 18,000 meals to 3,000 children across 53 Title I schools, helping close that weekend hunger gap. Together, we can make weekends about being a kid, not worrying about where your next meal will come from. 💙 #HungerActionMonth #BackpackBuddies #endchildhoodhunger

September is Hunger Action Month 💙 All month long, we’re shining a light on the reality of childhood hunger in Metro Atlanta - what it looks like, who it impacts, and the work being done right here in our community. At Backpack Buddies, we believe weekends should be filled with being a kid - not worrying about where your next meal will come from. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing more about the need, our mission, and the community behind it all. We hope you’ll follow along, learn with us, and help us spread the word. Because every child in our community deserves to feel supported, cared for, and fed 🧡

An unforgettable evening ✨ Last night, we looked around a room filled with people who believe deeply in what we do - and more importantly, in the children and families we serve. It’s hard to put into words what that meant to us. Our Starry Nights Gala, presented by Coldwell Banker Reality, was full of so much joy - an amazing silent auction, delicious food, dueling pianos, dancing, laughter, and a whole lot of fun. But underneath it all was a purpose that means everything to us: making sure children across Metro Atlanta have nutritious food to take home on Fridays, so they can spend their weekends being kids instead of worrying about their next meal. To our sponsors, donors, volunteers, partners, friends, and every single person who helped bring this night to life - from the bottom of our hearts, we thank you. 💙 And to our incredible co-chairs, Kelly Dennis and Yolanda Lu Thompson - we truly cannot thank you enough. Your time, heart, generosity, and dedication to the mission of Backpack Buddies made this evening possible. So much of what made this night special is because of the love and work you poured into it. We left last night with very full hearts and an even greater belief in what’s possible when this community comes together. What a night. 💙✨ #backpackbuddies #bpbma #starrynightsgala #childhoodhunger #metroatlanta

We’re so grateful to have @jmeekstreypiece with us at our Starry Nights Gala! ✨ As an Atlanta native, Jodie knows just how special this community is - and as he shared tonight, there are still so many children in our own backyard who need our help. We’re incredibly grateful to Jodie for lending his voice to our mission and to every person who showed up tonight to help us serve even more children across Metro Atlanta 💙

We’re feeling especially grateful as we head into an unforgettable evening under the stars. ✨ A heartfelt thank you to Founders Row for their generous support of our Starry Nights Gala and the mission of Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta. 💙 Their support helps us provide nutritious weekend meals to children across Metro Atlanta, so they can return to school on Monday fed, focused, and ready to learn. We’re so thankful for partners like Founders Row who believe in showing up for the children in our community 🌟 #bpbma #backpackbuddies #starrynightsgala #endchildhoodhunger #fighthunger

Tonight’s the night! ✨🌟 As we get ready to gather for our Starry Nights Gala this evening, we’re taking a moment to thank one of the incredible supporters helping make this special night possible. A heartfelt thank you to OSU Wrestling and David Taylor for supporting Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta and our mission to ensure children across our community have the nutritious food they need when school meals aren’t available. 💙 We’re so grateful to have you in our corner as we work together to help more kids return to school on Monday fed, focused, and ready to learn. We can’t wait to celebrate with our community tonight! ✨ #bpbma #backpackbuddies #starrynightsgala #endchildhoodhunger #fighthunger

Today is the day. ✨💙 Tonight, we’ll gather for Starry Nights, but at the heart of this evening is something much bigger than a gala. It’s the child who leaves school on Friday with a backpack of food and the comfort of knowing there will be something to eat that weekend. It’s the parent with one less worry. And it’s the belief that no child in our community should ever have to wonder where their next meal will come from. To every sponsor, donor, volunteer, partner, and friend who has helped make tonight possible, thank you. Your support reaches far beyond this room. It goes home with thousands of children across Metro Atlanta each week. Tonight, we celebrate how far we’ve come and everything we can make possible together. ✨ #backpackbuddies #bpbma #starrynightsgala #endchildhoodhunger #metroatlanta

Tomorrow, we gather for Starry Nights. ✨ And before we do, we have one more heartfelt thank you to share. We’re incredibly grateful to David Brinbrey for his generous sponsorship of this year’s Gala and for helping make this special evening possible. At the heart of Starry Nights is a simple goal: to make sure children across Metro Atlanta have nutritious food to count on when school meals aren’t available. David’s support helps us continue showing up for those children, one backpack and one weekend at a time. David, thank you for being part of this mission and giving us one more reason to celebrate tomorrow night. We’re so grateful to have you with us. 💙 #bpbma #backpackbuddies #starrynightsgala #endchildhoodhunger #metroatlanta

Tomorrow’s the day! We’re feeling especially grateful for the families who help make our mission possible. 💙 A heartfelt thank you to the Feldman, Bagen, & Bressler Families for their generous sponsorship of this year’s Gala. Their support reaches far beyond Saturday night. It helps put nutritious food into backpacks each week so children across Metro Atlanta can head into the weekend with what they need and families can have one less worry on their shoulders. To the Feldman, Bagen, & Bressler Families, thank you for sharing your generosity with our Backpack Buddies families. We’re honored to have you beside us in this work. ✨ #bpbma #backpackbuddies #starrynightsgala #endchildhoodhunger #metroatlanta

With our Starry Nights Gala just a day away, we’re reminded that this night is about so much more than a Gala. It’s about making sure children across Metro Atlanta have food they can count on every weekend. 💙 We’re incredibly grateful to Gas Motor Cars for generously sponsoring this year’s Starry Nights Gala and helping us carry that mission forward. Their support helps Backpack Buddies provide nutritious meals during the days when children are away from school and the meals they receive there. Thank you, Gas Motor Cars, for standing behind our work and helping us make weekends a little brighter for the children we serve. ✨ #bpbma #backpackbuddies #starrynightsgala #endchildhoodhunger metroatlanta

There’s a lot of heart behind every weekend meal we pack. 💙 As we count down to Starry Nights tomorrow, we’re especially grateful to Katie McGuirk & Kelly Ruddell for generously sponsoring this year’s Gala. Their support helps Backpack Buddies be there for children during the weekends, when the school meals they depend on aren’t available. It means nutritious food in their backpacks on Friday and one less worry to carry home. Katie & Kelly, thank you for putting your hearts behind this mission and helping us care for children and families across Metro Atlanta. We’re so thankful to have you celebrating Starry Nights with us. ✨ #bpbma #backpackbuddies #starrynightsgala #endchildhoodhunger #metroatlanta

Tomorrow, we’ll gather for Starry Nights, and we have so much to be grateful for. ✨ Today, we’re celebrating Bob Lipman and his generous sponsorship of this year’s Gala. Bob’s support helps Backpack Buddies continue a simple but important promise to children across Metro Atlanta: when Friday comes, they’ll have nutritious food to take home for the weekend. Bob, thank you for helping us keep that promise and for being part of a night that makes an impact long after the last guest goes home. We’re truly grateful for your support. 💙 #bpbma #backpackbuddies #starrynightsgala #endchildhoodhunger #metroatlanta

A full backpack on Friday can mean a very different weekend for a child. 💛 This Gala week, we’re proud to recognize Township Capital for their generous sponsorship of Starry Nights and their support of Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta. Their generosity helps us send children home with nutritious food they can rely on through the weekend, giving them more time to play, rest, grow, and simply be kids. Thank you, Township Capital, for choosing to stand behind this mission and helping us reach more children who need us. We’re grateful to have you as part of Starry Nights. 💙 #bpbma #backpackbuddies #starrynightsgala #endchildhoodhunger #metroatlanta

As we head into this weekend, we’re feeling especially grateful for the people and partners who make Starry Nights - and our work all year long - possible.✨💙 Our presenting sponsor, Coldwell Banker Realty Cares Foundation, has been an incredible partner to Backpack Buddies, generously supporting our mission and helping us reach more children across Metro Atlanta. Their continued commitment helps us provide nutritious meals for children to take home each Friday - bringing comfort and consistency to families when school meals aren’t available. We’re so grateful to have Coldwell Banker Realty Cares Foundation alongside us in this work and can’t wait to celebrate together at Starry Nights this weekend. ✨ #backpackbuddies #bpbma #starrynightsgala #coldwellbanker #endchildhoodhunger metroatlanta

As we prepare for Saturday, we’re taking time to celebrate the people who help make our work possible all year long. We’re so grateful to Dr. Pip Spandorfer at Focus Pediatrics for generously sponsoring this year’s Gala and supporting the children served by Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta. Every weekend meal we provide is one small way of letting a child know they are cared for. Focus Pediatrics generosity helps us continue putting that care into action, one backpack and one weekend at a time. Dr. Spandorfer, thank you for believing in our mission and helping us make a meaningful difference in the lives of children across Metro Atlanta. 💙 #bpbma #backpackbuddies #starrynightsgala #endchildhoodhunger #metroatlanta atlantanonprofit

Starry Nights is almost here, and we’re heading into Gala weekend with very full hearts. 💙 Today, we’re grateful to recognize Ron & Lori Kirschner for their generous sponsorship of this year’s Starry Nights Gala. Their support helps make so much possible beyond one special evening. It means more weekend meal bags packed, more children supported, and more families able to count on Backpack Buddies when school meals aren’t available. Ron & Lori, thank you for believing in this work and helping us make sure more children across Metro Atlanta have the nourishment they need to learn, grow, and thrive. We’re so grateful to have you with us. ✨ #bpbma #backpackbuddies #starrynightsgala #endchildhoodhunger #metroatlanta atlantanonprofit

A heartfelt thank you to Pam Grossman and Amy Niren for their generous donation to Backpack Buddies! of Metro Atlanta! 💙🎒 From water bottles and pens to pencil cases, bags, and so much more, their thoughtful donation will go a long way in supporting the children and families we serve across Metro Atlanta. We’re so grateful for people like Pam and Amy who continue to show up for our community in such meaningful ways. Thank you for being part of the Backpack Buddies family! 💛 @weareinthepresent #bpbma #backpackbuddies #communitysupport #metroatlanta #givingback

Starry Nights is almost here! ✨ As we get ready to gather this weekend, we’re excited to recognize Weissman Law for generously sponsoring this special evening. Their support goes far beyond one night. It helps Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta fill weekend meal bags with nutritious food for children who may otherwise go without when school meals aren’t available. We’re so grateful to Weissman Law for helping make Starry Nights possible and for making a meaningful difference for children across Metro Atlanta. 💙 #bpbma #backpackbuddies #starrynightsgala #endchildhoodhunger #metroatlanta atlantanonprofit

What a blast we had recently with our Dunwoody community at Saturday on the Lawn at Ashford Lane! 💙 Between the dunk tank, food donations, and so many great conversations, it was such a fun afternoon supporting an important cause. A huge thank you to Ashford Lane for choosing Backpack Buddies as the beneficiary, to everyone who took a turn in the dunk tank, and to each person who stopped by, donated, and learned more about our mission. We loved seeing our community come together to help make weekends a little brighter for children across Metro Atlanta. We’re so grateful to everyone who showed up for our kids! 🎒 #backpackbuddies #bpbma #dunwoodyga #metroatlanta #endchildhoodhunger

We’re counting down the days to Starry Nights! ✨ As we get ready to gather on August 29, we’re sending a heartfelt thank you to Tower Beer Wine & Spirits for generously sponsoring this year’s Gala. Their support helps turn a beautiful evening into meaningful impact for children across Metro Atlanta. Through their generosity, Backpack Buddies can continue providing weekend meals week after week, helping kids return to school on Monday fed, focused, and ready to learn. Thank you, Tower Beer Wine & Spirits, for showing up for our mission and the children we serve. We’re so grateful to have you as part of Starry Nights! 💙 #bpbma #backpackbuddies #starrynightsgala #endchildhoodhunger #metroatlanta atlantanonprofit

Meet Subhodaya Karki, our Operations Coordinator here at Backpack Buddies! 🎒 Sub brings years of experience in logistics, warehouse operations, inventory management, and team leadership to our team. He helps keep our food distribution center running smoothly and ensures weekend meal kits get where they need to go - reaching thousands of children across Metro Atlanta. We’re so grateful to have Sub on our team and for the care and commitment he brings to our mission every day. We’re lucky to have you, Sub! 💙 #bpbma #backpackbuddies #metroatlanta #meettheteam #communityimpact

There’s something incredibly meaningful about knowing a child can head home on Friday without having to wonder if there will be enough food for the weekend. 💙 That’s what Hunter Hamm is helping make possible through his generous sponsorship of our upcoming Starry Nights Gala. Because of supporters like Hunter, we’re able to fill backpacks with nutritious meals and get them into the hands of children across Metro Atlanta who need them most. It may look like a bag of food, but to a child and their family, it means comfort, consistency, and one less worry to carry into the weekend. Hunter, thank you for believing in this work and helping us care for more children in our community. We’re so grateful to have you alongside us. ✨ #bpbma #backpackbuddies #starrynightsgala #endchildhoodhunger #metroatlanta atlantanonprofit

It’s officially Starry Nights Gala week! ✨ And we are so incredibly grateful to share that this year’s Gala is SOLD OUT! We’ve been blown away by the support of this community. To everyone who purchased a ticket, sponsored the evening, donated, or helped make this night possible, thank you. Your support helps us continue providing nutritious weekend meals to children across Metro Atlanta when school meals aren’t available. Our hearts are full, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you. 💙 #bpbma #backpackbuddies #starrynightsgala #endchildhoodhunger #metroatlanta

One night can help fuel thousands of weekends. ✨ As Starry Nights approaches, we’re so grateful to Jonathan Hinton for helping make this year’s Gala possible through his generous sponsorship. Funds raised through Starry Nights support the work happening week after week at Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta, packing and providing nutritious weekend meals for children who may not have access to enough food when school is out. Jonathan, thank you for helping us keep backpacks full and children ready for the week ahead. We’re so grateful to have you behind our mission. 💙 #bpbma #backpackbuddies #starrynightsgala #endchildhoodhunger #metroatlanta

Ron & Samra Robbins have been such an important part of the Backpack Buddies story, and we’re incredibly grateful for their generous sponsorship of our upcoming Starry Nights Gala. ✨ Their continued support means so much to our organization and to the families we serve. It helps us make sure more children across Metro Atlanta head into the weekend with the food they need - and the comfort of knowing there are people in their community who truly care. Ron & Samra, thank you for believing in this work, for continuing to show up, and for helping us reach more children with every meal bag we pack. We are so grateful for you and all you do. 💙 #bpbma #backpackbuddies #starrynightsgala #endchildhoodhunger #metroatlanta

It takes a community to make sure children have what they need to thrive. 💙 As we look ahead to our Starry Nights Gala, we’re so grateful to the Helen Marie Stern Fund for helping make this special evening, and the work it supports possible. Their generous sponsorship strengthens Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta’s work to send children home with the food they need for the weekend, giving families one less thing to worry about and kids more space to simply be kids. Thank you to the Helen Marie Stern Fund for showing up for children across Metro Atlanta and being an important part of the Backpack Buddies community. 💛 #bpbma #backpackbuddies #starrynightsgala #endchildhoodhunger #metroatlanta

A very special first for Backpack Buddies! 🎒📚 Dunwoody High School has officially launched its very own Backpack Buddies Club - our first Community Buddy organization housed within a school we serve! At the school’s club recruitment fair, co-presidents Chloe, Hadley, and Binah introduced Backpack Buddies to their fellow students and invited them to be part of the mission. And the response? 79 students signed up to join the club! 🙌 We are so inspired to see students stepping up to support children in their own community and help ensure their neighbors have the food they need over the weekend. A huge thank you to Chloe, Hadley, and Binah for leading the way - and to all 79 students who have already raised their hands to get involved. We can’t wait to see what this group accomplishes! #bpbma #community #metroatlanta #fighthunger #childhoodhunger

A weekend without school meals shouldn’t mean a weekend without enough to eat. 💙 We’re incredibly grateful to Tim Sims & Clay Hutson for their generous sponsorship of our upcoming Starry Nights Gala. Their support helps Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta provide nutritious weekend meals to children across our community, filling the gap between Friday afternoon and Monday morning. Because of supporters like Tim & Clay, more children can return to the classroom on Monday fed, focused, and ready to learn. Thank you, Tim & Clay, for investing in Atlanta’s children and helping us make sure they have the nourishment they need to learn, grow, and thrive. 💛 #bpbma #backpackbuddies #starrynightsgala #endchildhoodhunger #metroatlanta

We’re honored to be featured in the latest issue of My Dunwoody! 💙 Thank you to @MyNeighborhoodATL for helping shine a light on the work happening every week to support children facing food insecurity across Metro Atlanta. We’re grateful for every volunteer, donor, partner, and community member who makes it possible for Backpack Buddies to provide nutritious weekend meals to children when school meals aren’t available. Check out the feature at the link in our bio! ✨ #bpbma #backpackbuddies #mydunwoody #dunwoodyga #metroatlanta

When children have the nourishment they need, they can spend their weekends being kids and not worrying about their next meal. 💙 We’re so grateful to Sieglinde Gillfillan for generously sponsoring our upcoming Starry Nights Gala. This support helps Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta provide nutritious weekend meals to children across our community when school meals aren’t available. Sieglinde, thank you for believing in our mission and helping ensure more children can return to school on Monday fed, focused, and ready to learn. Your generosity is helping create brighter weekends for children throughout Metro Atlanta. 💛 #bpbma #backpackbuddies #starrynightsgala #endchildhoodhunger #metroatlanta

A big thank you to @jewishatl The Jewish Federation of Atlanta for hosting the Atlanta Jewish Professionals Lunch! 💙 It was wonderful to connect with colleagues, network, and learn from others who are making a difference throughout our community. We always appreciate opportunities to share ideas, build relationships, and learn from one another. Representing Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta, Denise Bjurholm, CEO, and Jonathan Halitsky, VP of Operations, were grateful to be joined by fellow nonprofit leaders Erin Stieglitz, Founder of @bagel.rescue and Susan Minsk of @thesandwichprojectatl . We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and strengthen the nonprofit community together! #JewishFederationOfAtlanta #AtlantaJewishProfessionals #NonprofitLeadership #communityconnections #bpbma

Every backpack filled is one less child facing the weekend hungry 🎒💙 We’re incredibly grateful to Chipotle for their gift in support of our upcoming Starry Nights Gala. Their generosity helps Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta fill the weekend hunger gap by providing nutritious meals to thousands of children when school meals aren’t available. Thank you, @chipotle for helping ensure more kids can return to school on Monday fed, focused, and ready to learn. Together, we’re creating a healthier tomorrow for children across metro Atlanta. 💛 #bpbma #backpackbuddies #starrynightsgala #endchildhoodhunger #chipotle

A little look back at the magic of last year’s Golden Gala. ✨💙 And now, we’re just weeks away from doing it all again! There’s only one week left to get your tickets for this year’s Starry Nights Gala, with ticket sales closing August 21. Join us for another unforgettable evening as we come together to support children across Metro Atlanta. Every ticket helps Backpack Buddies provide nutritious weekend meals when school meals aren’t available, helping more kids return on Monday fed, focused, and ready to learn. We made some pretty special memories last year, and we can’t wait to make even more with you on August 29. ✨ Visit the link in our bio to get your tickets! #bpbma #backpackbuddies #starrynightsgala #endchildhoodhunger #atlantaevents

Behind every backpack is a promise: that hunger won’t stand between a child and their education. 💙 We’re so grateful to Debbie & Stan Sonenshine for their continued support and for generously sponsoring our upcoming Starry Nights Gala. Their generosity helps us quietly fill that gap for families across our community, so kids can walk into Monday morning fed, focused, and ready to learn instead of distracted by an empty stomach. Debbie & Stan, thank you for standing behind this mission year after year and helping us build a community where no child goes without. 💛 #bpbma #backpackbuddies #starrynightsgala #endchildhoodhunger #atlantanonprofit

We’re so grateful to be part of Second Saturday on the Lane at Ashford Lane this weekend! 💙📚 Every school supply donated and every trip to the dunk tank helps support Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta’s mission to provide weekend meals for children facing food insecurity across Metro Atlanta. Thank you to everyone who continues to show up, give back, and make a difference for local children. We hope to see you there! 📅 Saturday, August 8 🕓 4:00–7:00 PM 📍 Ashford Lane #bpbma #backtoschool #community #familyfun #atlantaevents

Every weekend, thousands of children across Metro Atlanta count on us for nutritious meals. Supporters like Don Schmidt help make that possible 💙 Don’s sponsorship of our upcoming Starry Nights Gala helps provide the nutritious snacks and meals children need when school meals aren’t available on the weekends. Thank you, Don, for investing in the future of Atlanta’s children and helping ensure more kids return to school on Monday fed, focused, and ready to learn. 💙 #metroatlanta #bpbma #community #endchildhunger #gala

For many children, back-to-school season brings excitement - new teachers, new friends, and a fresh start. But for far too many others, it also brings an uncertainty no child should have to face: where their next meal will come from. At Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta, we believe every child deserves to walk into the classroom nourished, confident, and ready to learn. That’s why we’re committed to providing weekend meals to local students facing food insecurity throughout the school year. As we celebrate a new school year, we’re grateful for every person who helps make that possible. 💙🎒 #bpbma #backtoschool #endchildhoodhunger #metroatlanta #community

Behind every weekend meal is someone who chose to care. 💙 Today, we’re proud to recognize Curt Garner for his generous sponsorship of our upcoming Starry Nights Gala. His generosity helps Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta provide weekend meals for thousands of children, giving them the nourishment they need from Friday afternoon through Monday morning. Curt, thank you for helping ensure more children can spend their weekends making memories, not worrying about their next meal. #metroatlanta #bpbma #galasponsor #endchildhoodhunger #hungerendshere

What does it mean to truly celebrate? 💛 For Celebrated Experiences, it means showing up for the kids in our community who need it most. Recently, their team packed 300 weekend meal kits for food-insecure children in Metro Atlanta - and backed it up with a generous $5,000 donation to Backpack Buddies. Full hearts. Full bags. That’s a celebration worth talking about. Thank you, Celebrated Experiences. You set the bar. 🎒 #BPBMA #BackpackBuddies #CelebratedExperiences #MetroAtlanta #CorporateGivesBack

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