April 7, 2026by Fred

Weekend Backpacks on WBAL News Radio 1090

Big thanks to WBAL News Radio for featuring our upcoming End Zone Eats: Weekend Backpacks’ Tailgate! 🏈The segment highlights how this event brings together food, community, and a shared goal—making […]

07 April 2026
Weekend Backpacks logo desktop version
April 7, 2026by Fred

End Zone Eats on National Today

Our upcoming End Zone Eats: Weekend Backpacks’ Tailgate is getting some attention! This recent coverage highlights how the event brings together food, community, and a shared goal—making sure Baltimore kids […]

07 April 2026
April 2, 2026by Fred

Weekend Backpacks Featured on WBAL-TV

We’re proud to be featured on WBAL-TV as we gear up to feed nearly 2,000 Baltimore families each week. Events Chair Cindy Saval and Executive Director Fred Hassell joined WBAL-TV’s […]

02 April 2026
March 20, 2026by Fred

Gina Crash Interview!

Events Chairwoman Cindy Saval and Executive Director Fred Hassell sat down with Gina Crash from 101.9 FM to discuss our upcoming fundraiser, End Zone Eats, and to share some information […]

20 March 2026
Ravens players, cheerleaders, and mascot in front of the Weekend Backpacks' van
September 17, 2024by Alexandra

Meet Our Van

The Ravens Love a Good Caw-s! Which is why they joined us to distribute our weekly bags of food and backpacks of school supplies and officially unveil our van!

17 September 2024
Cases of mini beef ravioli with a news chyron saying: Local nonprofit packing up essentials to help students in need succeed at school.
August 20, 2024by Alexandra

WJZ’s School Supplies Segment

WJZ included Weekend Backpacks in their series on local organizations distributing school supplies to students in Baltimore. They joined us as Rosedale Federal packed 800 backpacks. This year, we packed and delivered over 3,000 backpacks to students throughout more than 50 schools!

20 August 2024