Ways to Get Involved:
Become a School Investor: Support a specific number of kids at the program(s) of your choice
with a financial donation.
Sponsor upcoming events: Help make hunger-free weekends a reality and receive the
opportunity to align with our stakeholders.
Host a packing event: Blessings will coordinate all logistics for a group to pack bags to
distribute at a local program.
Philanthropic donations: Give to support an area of greatest need or invest in one of our
strategic initiatives, like matching donations, to help feed kids in Frederick for years to come.
Cause marketing campaign: Campaigns can include donating a percentage of proceeds, dollar
per item sold, or point-of-purchase donation.
Workplace giving: Payroll deduction in-office fundraising campaigns.
Third-party events: Make Blessings in a Backpack the beneficiary of an external fundraiser.
In-kind support: Donations include, but are not limited to, products, services, and silent
auction items for events or professional expertise.
Let us know if you are interested in getting involved! Lauren.Gordon@fcps.org
Show Your Glade and Community Spirit
Beginning in November, we are asking for Blessing in a Backpack food donations on our Spirit Days! If you are able, please bring/send an item for donation within the following guidelines:
Approved Menu Items:
Individual cereal bowls/boxes
Cereal/Granola bars
Shelf-stable yogurt or milk packages
Fruit pouches or cups
Sunflower seeds
Meat sticks (i.e., Jack Links, Slim Jim)
Individually packaged crackers (i.e., Cheez-Its,
Goldfish Cheddar Crackers, Animal Crackers)
Pretzels, or popcorn
Raisins or craisin packets
Chef Boyardee (or generic brand) ready-to-eat
pasta bowls (pop-top lids required)
Ready-to-eat soup (pop-top lids required)
Food Items To Avoid:
Bulk items that require further packaging (I.e., bulk cereal repackaged in individual bag/containers)
Food items prepared by an individual or group (food items must be packaged in a sealed container by the manufacturer)
Due to allergies, avoid any products that contain peanuts.
Fresh produce items that bruise easily (I.e., berries, bananas,peaches)
Canned products. Choose products with a pop-top lid or pouches.
Items high in sodium (I.e., greater than 100mg per package)
Perishable items
Candy, gum, or food of no nutritional value
Parent Resources - Counseling
The Partnership for a Drug Free America: Nonprofit is working for a future where all young people will be able to live their lives free of drug and alcohol abuse.
Not My Kid: This nonprofit strives to empower and educate youth, families, and communities with the knowledge and courage to identify and prevent negative youth behavior.
Families Plus: This nonprofit organization provides programs and support to educate, empower, and enrich the lives of Frederick County families, individuals, and children.
National Association of School Psychologists: The NASP empowers school psychologists by advancing effective practices to improve students’ learning, behavior, and mental health.
Mental Health Association of Frederick County: It strives to build a strong foundation of emotional wellness through education, empowerment, advocacy and treatment for children, adults and families through a wide array of services.
Important Links - Counseling
Check out these vital links hosted via FCPS.org:
Psychological Services: Learn more about the role psychologists play at FCPS.org and get more information on mental health.
Character Counts: This is an ethical decision making program that helps people make appropriate choices every day.
Special Education Parent Resources: Learn more about FCPS Partners for Success and the Special Education Citizen Advisory Council
Community Agency School Services: This is a department within the Student Services Division. CASS social workers promote school success by providing support services to students.
Report Bullying: Parents can report bullying via an online form.
Student Rights and Responsibilities: Learn the role of students in FCPS in this PDF document.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: More details about conferences at the elementary school level.