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# Weekend Backpacks Baltimore

The mission of Weekend Backpacks is to improve the lives of students affected by food insecurity in Baltimore.

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Rosedale Bank X Weekend Backpacks](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/rosedale-bank-x-weekend-backpacks/) - Rosedale Bank have been an amazing partner over the years, check out this Baltimore Business Journal about their community service work!
- [Crabcakes for a Cause! Weekend Backpacks and Jimmy's Famous Seafood!](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/crabcakes-for-a-cause-weekend-backpacks-and-jimmys-famous-seafood/) - Events Chairperson Cindy Saval talks End Zone Eats with Jimmy's Famous SeafoodCheck out the article here.
- [Weekend Backpacks Baltimore talks End Zone Eats with 98Rock](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/weekend-backpacks-baltimore-talks-end-zone-eats-with-98rock/) - Events Chairperson Cindy Saval sat down with 98Rock's Taylor Bennett to discuss food insecurity in Baltimore and give a preview of End Zone Eats, our tailgate celebrating the Ravens Foundation and 30 Years of Charm City Football!
- [Weekend Backpacks Baltimore in the Baltimore Sun!](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/weekend-backpacks-baltimore-in-the-baltimore-sun/) - More amazing coverage of End Zone Eats! The Baltimore Sun was on hand to snap photos of some of the night's best moments! Snag a copy in print while you can! 0510BaltimoreSunDownload
- [End Zone Eats Featured in the Sun and Capital Gazette!](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/end-zone-eats-featured-in-the-sun-and-capital-gazette/) - End Zone Eats was a lot of fun, had a ton of great food, and helped thousands of Baltimore kids keep their bellies full! The Baltimore Sun covered the event and ran a spread in its Baltimore Scene section! Readers with a Baltimore Sun subscription can check out coverage here. The Capital Gazette also ran
- [WBAL TV-11's Pete Gilbert LIVE at End Zone Eats](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/wbal-tv-11s-pete-gilbert-live-at-end-zone-eats/) - End Zone Eats was a touchdown! WBAL's own newly named Sports Director Pete Gilbert was on hand to serve as Master of Ceremonies and even made his sports report live from the event. We can't thank the Ravens Foundation, our media partner WBAL and its affiliates, our amazing restaurant partners, and all of the vendors
- [Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation & Weekend Backpacks Baltimore](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/har-sinai-oheb-shalom-congregation-weekend-backpacks-baltimore/) - Weekend Backpacks Baltimore Treasurer Maxine Lowy and long time volunteer Jeff Barnett sat down with Andrew Guckes to discuss the long shared history between Weekend Backpacks Baltimore and Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation over the years, culminating in the packing of the millionth meal at the temple.You can read the article here.
- [Weekend Backpacks Baltimore X WMAR 2 News](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/weekend-backpacks-baltimore-x-wmar-2-news/) - WMAR 2 News' Raven Payne stopped by the Weekend Backpacks Baltimore HQ to learn a bit more about our hard work and impact across Baltimore. Long-time volunteer, Richard Soypher, explained how this program has made an impact on both the recipients of our bags and our volunteers.
- [Weekend Backpacks Baltimore X Miss Shirley's Cafe on Fox 45](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/weekend-backpacks-baltimore-x-miss-shirleys-cafe-on-fox-45/) - Weekend Backpacks Baltimore Executive Director Fred Hassell joined Executive Chef Zuri Coles from Miss Shirley's Cafe to sample some brunch items and talk about our upcoming fundraiser, End Zone Eats, on WBFF Fox 45!
- [Weekend Backpacks Baltimore X Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation on WJZ](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/weekend-backpacks-baltimore-x-har-sinai-oheb-shalom-congregation-on-wjz/) - Weekend Backpacks is proud of our partnerships, especially with those who've been with us for so long. The Congregation at Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom has been amazing, assisting with purchasing food, packing bags, and supplying volunteers whenever we send out the call. WJZ stopped by HSOSC to learn more about the packing of the 1,000,000th meal
- [WBAL Sunday Brunch with Weekend Backpacks and Jimmy's Famous Seafood!](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/wbal-sunday-brunch-with-weekend-backpacks-and-jimmys-famous-seafood/) - Weekend Backpacks Events Chairperson Cindy Saval joined Chef Kaja from Jimmy's Famous Seafood on WBAL TV-11 Sunday Brunch to give a preview of what attendees can expect at End Zone Eats!
- [Cindy Saval talks End Zone Eats with TJ Smith](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/cindy-saval-talks-end-zone-eats-with-tj-smith/) - Weekend Backpacks Baltimore Events Chairperson Cindy Saval spoke with WBAL AM 1090's TJ Smith to discuss our upcoming event, End Zone Eats, and the impact that WBB has on Baltimore every week.
- [40 Sinclair Employees Step Up for Weekend Backpacks on WBFF](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/40-sinclair-employees-step-up-for-weekend-backpacks-on-wbff/) - Weekend Backpacks hosted 40 employees from Sinclair Broadcasting, the parent company of WBFF Fox-45. Volunteers assisted with packing over 600 meal bags for distribution to partner schools across Baltimore City! What an awesome way to celebrate Volunteer Month!
- [Meet Our Van](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/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!
- [Weekend Backpacks Baltimore on WJZ: Tackling Hunger with End Zone Eats](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/weekend-backpacks-baltimore-on-wjz-tackling-hunger-with-end-zone-eats/) - Weekend Backpacks spent some time talking with WJZ at 9 to share information about the good work we do each week of the school year and to promo our upcoming event, End Zone Eats. Watch the video below and buy your ticket today!
- [Weekend Backpacks Featured on WBAL-TV](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/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 Jenyne Donaldson to preview End Zone Eats—our tailgate-themed fundraiser supporting Baltimore students facing food insecurity. 🎟️ Tickets still available for End Zone Eats
- [Weekend Backpacks on WBAL News Radio 1090](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/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 sure Baltimore kids don’t go hungry over the weekend. We’re proud to see this mission getting the spotlight it deserves. 👉 Check out the full
- [End Zone Eats on National Today](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/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 have what they need beyond the school week. 👉 Check out the story here!
- [Gina Crash Interview!](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/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 about our program and impact throughout Baltimore. Listen Here
- [WBJC Radio Spot](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/wbjc-radio-spot/) - Weekend Backpacks was thrilled to be featured on WBJC 91.5 with Dyana Neal!
- [Winter 2025 Newsletter](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/winter-2025-newsletter/)
- [Spring 2026 Newsletter](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/spring-2026-newsletter/)
- [Summer 2025 Newsletter](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/summer-2025-newsletter/) - Keep up to date with Weekend Backpacks with our Summer 2025 Newsletter.
- [Spring 2025 Newsletter](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/sgring-2025-newsletter/) - Keep up to date with Weekend Backpacks with our Spring 2025 Newsletter.
- [Winter 2024 Newsletter](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/winter-2024-newsletter/) - Keep up to date with Weekend Backpacks with our Winter 2024 Newsletter.
- [Snack Packing at ECS Limited](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/ecs-snack-packing/) - ECS is a multi-year supporter of Weekend Backpacks. They pack snacks regularly, sponsor our chefs event, and support schools for our backpacks filled with school supplies. ECS packed 600 bags of snack items to be added to our weekly bags. Christy Keppel joined them and answered questions about Weekend Backpacks, food insecurity, and volunteering in general. Thank you, ECS, for providing these fun extras for our students!
- [Fall 2024 Newsletter](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/fall-2024-newsletter/) - Keep up to date with Weekend Backpacks with our Fall 2024 Newsletter.
- [WJZ's School Supplies Segment](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/wjz/) - 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!
- [Volunteer Appreciation Event](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/volunteer-appreciation-event/) - In the 2023-2024 school year our volunteers put in over 5,000 hours of work to fulfill our mission. We couldn't do it without them and to show our appreciation we had Deddle's Mini Donuts come bring coffee and freshly made donuts. Thank you to all of our volunteers for their hard work!
- [Winter 2023 Newsletter](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/winter-2023-newsletter/) - Keep up to date with Weekend Backpacks with our Winter 2023 Newsletter.
- [Summer 2024 Newsletter](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/summer-2024-newsletter/) - Keep up to date with Weekend Backpacks with our Summer 2024 Newsletter.

## Pages

- [Homepage](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/) - The mission of Weekend Backpacks is to improve the lives of students affected by food insecurity in Baltimore.
- [Who We Are](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/who-we-are/)
- [Order Completed](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/tickets-order/)
- [Tickets Checkout](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/tickets-checkout/)
- [Our Partners](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/our-partners/) - Our Media Partner
- [End Zone Eats](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/annual-gala/) - Official Media Partner Weekend Backpacks is excited to announce this year's Master of Ceremonies, Pete Gilbert. Pete is a member of WBAL's Ravens Broadcast team, providing pre and post-game coverage for preseason Ravens games. Pete was named Maryland Sportscaster of the Year in 2011, 2016, and 2019 by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. We
- [Ways to Give](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/ways-to-give/)
- [News & Events](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/news-events/)
- [School Partners](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/community-school-coordinators/)
- [What’s in the Bag](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/whats-in-the-bag/)
- [How It Works](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/how-it-works/)
- [Community Groups](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/community-groups/)
- [Individuals](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/individuals/) - Before coming in to volunteer, all volunteers must complete our Volunteer Waiver Form . The link to our current sessions can be found on our Sign Up Genius Page .
- [Prospective School Partners](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/prospective-school-partners/)
- [Businesses](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/businesses-2/)
- [00 - Homepage](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/00-homepage-2/)
- [Volunteer With Us](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/volunteer-with-us/)
- [Family Forum](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/family-forum/) - Loading…
- [02 – Basic Interior (Blocks and Components)](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/01-basic-interior-components/)
- [Impact](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/impact/)
- [About Us](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/about-us/)
- [04 - Volunteer With Us](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/04-volunteer-with-us/)
- [Featured Event Template - test](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/05-featured-event-template-2/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/privacy-policy/)
- [05 - Featured Event Template](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/05-featured-event-template/)
- [03 - Ways to Give](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/03-ways-to-give/)
- [Accessibility Policy](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/accessibility-policy/)
- [Contact Us](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/contact-us/)
- [Confirmation - Contact Us](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/confirmation-contact-us/)
- [Terms of Use](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/terms-of-use/)

## Events

- [Inclusion Activities - Aug 31](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/event/inclusion-activities-aug-31/) - These activities are for special needs adults enrolled in inclusion activities with various local agencies.
- [Meal Bag Packing - Sep 1](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/event/meal-bag-packing-sep-1/) - Volunteers will pack bags of non-perishable groceries for distribution to our partner schools.
- [Fruit Prep - Sep 1](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/event/fruit-prep-sep-1/) - Volunteers will assist with repackaging four fruit cups into quart-sized zipper bags.
- [Meal Bag Packing - Sep 2](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/event/meal-bag-packing-sep-2/) - Volunteers will pack bags of non-perishable groceries for distribution to our partner schools.
- [Meal Bag Packing - Sep 8](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/event/meal-bag-packing-sep-8/) - Volunteers will pack bags of non-perishable groceries for distribution to our partner schools.
- [Fruit Prep - Sep 8](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/event/fruit-prep-sep-8/) - Volunteers will assist with repackaging four fruit cups into quart-sized zipper bags.
- [PM Meal Bag Packing - Sep 8](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/event/pm-meal-bag-packing-sep-8/) - Volunteers will pack bags of non-perishable groceries for distribution to our partner schools.
- [Meal Bag Packing - Sep 9](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/event/meal-bag-packing-sep-9/) - Volunteers will pack bags of non-perishable groceries for distribution to our partner schools.
- [Meal Bag Packing - Sep 14](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/event/meal-bag-packing-sep-14/) - Volunteers will pack bags of non-perishable groceries for distribution to our partner schools.
- [Inclusion Activities - Sep 14](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/event/inclusion-activities-sep-14/) - These activities are for special needs adults enrolled in inclusion activities with various local agencies.
- [Meal Bag Packing - Sep 15](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/event/meal-bag-packing-sep-15/) - Volunteers will pack bags of non-perishable groceries for distribution to our partner schools.
- [Fruit Prep - Sep 15](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/event/fruit-prep-sep-15/) - Volunteers will assist with repackaging four fruit cups into quart-sized zipper bags.
- [Meal Bag Packing - Sep 16](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/event/meal-bag-packing-sep-16/) - Volunteers will pack bags of non-perishable groceries for distribution to our partner schools.
- [Donation Sorting - Sep 18](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/event/donation-sorting-sep-18/) - Volunteers will assist with sorting donated food items by type, expiration, and size for use in our meal bags.
- [Meal Bag Packing - Sep 21](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/event/meal-bag-packing-sep-21/) - Volunteers will pack bags of non-perishable groceries for distribution to our partner schools.
- [Inclusion Activities - Sep 21](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/event/inclusion-activities-sep-21/) - These activities are for special needs adults enrolled in inclusion activities with various local agencies.
- [Meal Bag Packing - Sep 22](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/event/meal-bag-packing-sep-22/) - Volunteers will pack bags of non-perishable groceries for distribution to our partner schools.
- [Meal Bag Packing - Sep 23](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/event/meal-bag-packing-sep-23/) - Volunteers will pack bags of non-perishable groceries for distribution to our partner schools.
- [Meal Bag Packing - Sep 28](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/event/meal-bag-packing-sep-28/) - Volunteers will pack bags of non-perishable groceries for distribution to our partner schools.
- [Inclusion Activities - Sep 28](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/event/inclusion-activities-sep-28/) - These activities are for special needs adults enrolled in inclusion activities with various local agencies.
- [Fruit Prep - Sep 22](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/event/fruit-prep-sep-22/) - Volunteers will assist with repackaging four fruit cups into quart-sized zipper bags.
- [Fruit Prep - Sep 29](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/event/fruit-prep-sep-29/) - Volunteers will assist with repackaging four fruit cups into quart-sized zipper bags.
- [Meal Bag Packing - Sep 29](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/event/meal-bag-packing-sep-29/) - Volunteers will pack bags of non-perishable groceries for distribution to our partner schools.
- [Meal Bag Packing - Sep 30](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/event/meal-bag-packing-sep-30/) - Volunteers will pack bags of non-perishable groceries for distribution to our partner schools.
- [Meal Bag Packing - Aug 31](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/event/meal-bag-packing-aug-31/) - Volunteers will pack bags of non-perishable groceries for distribution to our partner schools.

## Categories

- [Volunteers](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/category/volunteers/)
- [Newsletters](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/category/newsletters/)
- [Supporter Spotlight](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/category/supporter-spotlight/)
- [Media Coverage](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/category/media-coverage/)

## Event Categories

- [Meal Bag Packing](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/events/category/meal-bag-packing/) - Volunteers will pack bags of non-perishable groceries for distribution to our partner schools. Participants will pack about 10 pounds of non-perishable food items into plastic grocery bags. Please note that this activity requires walking, lifting, and standing.
- [Fruit Prep](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/events/category/fruit-prep/) - Volunteers will assist with repackaging four fruit cups into quart-sized zipper bags. This activity can be completed seated.
- [Donation Sorting](https://www.weekendbackpacks.org/events/category/donation-sorting/) - Volunteers will assist with sorting donated food items by type, expiration, and size for use in our meal bags.