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Summer Hunger Solutions: What Do They Eat When School Is Out?
For thousands of kids, summer is often the hungriest time of the year. Fortunately, there are resources for families who need extra help over the summer. Find out more, with links, here.

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Jun 25


The End of the School Year and Looking Ahead
Today is the last day of school, but we aren't slowing down. Take a look back at the 2024-2025 school year and get ready for an amazing summer!

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Jun 18


Celebrating the First Annual Run To End Weekend Hunger!
On May 31st we hosted our first ever Run To End Weekend Hunger, a Seattle 5K benefiting Backpack Brigade. The event exceeded our wildest expectations! Check out photos and hear about the impact this event had on the community today on the blog!

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Jun 11


Act to Save SNAP Before It’s Too Late
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is under threat of drastic budget cuts. Act NOW to protect kids who receive this critical benefit!

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May 21


Motherhood Is Hard. For Some Mothers, It's Harder.
Motherhood involves plenty of struggle and sacrifice, but social, racial, and economic circumstances can make those struggles that much harder. Backpack Brigade serves children, but we know that mothers benefit from our services, too. This Mother's Day week, we're thinking about the mothers who work hardest to care for their kids.

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May 14


Invisible Children: Working Around the Stigma of Homelessness
Protecting children from the stigma of homelessness is important, but how do we tell their stories so they don't become invisible?

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May 7


Uncertain Economies Hit Kids Hardest
Big economic policy changes are coming, and the potential impact on Washington's most vulnerable kids is huge.

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Apr 9


Happy New Year! Goals and Plans for 2025
Happy New Year! We have big plans for this year, and we invite you to join us in our fight to END weekend hunger for kids in King County.

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Jan 1


Complicated Cuisine: Feeding Kids With Gluten Intolerance
Our weekend hunger bags are created to serve special dietary, ethical, and religious needs. This week, we peek inside our gluten-free bags!

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Nov 20, 2024


Failure to Thrive: The Long-term Impacts of Food Insecurity
Even a single episode of food insecurity can have permanent impacts on the long-term outcomes for kids. Read on to learn more.

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Oct 16, 2024
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