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Blessings in a Backpack R.I 2014 Charity Event

Did you know that only $80 feeds a school age child every weekend for the entire school year? Lately, we have heard a lot about increasing hunger rates in Rhode Island, especially among children. There is a very easy way that you can make a difference in this state and get involved!

               On Tuesday February 11 th, Blessings in a Backpack R.I is holding its Third Annual Fundraiser: The Power of $80 Luncheon and Shopping. The fundraiser will take place at The Providence Biltmore Hotel (11 Dorrance St. 
Providence, RI 02903) on Tuesday, February 11th, from 10:30am to 2:00pm. The ticket price is $80 and all are welcome to attend! The fundraiser features an inspirational luncheon with Laura Schroff, NY Times Bestselling author, and a discussion of her book, An Invisible Thread, a story about her friendship with a young panhandler in Manhattan. The event also includes a shopping period for items by local shops and artists, where 20% of each vendor’s sales will be donated to Blessings in a Backpack. It's a fun way to spend the afternoon while also helping to end hunger right here in your own community.

               Blessings in a Backpack was founded in 2005 after teachers noticed that children in their classrooms appeared stressed on Fridays, anticipating a weekend without food. In addition, misbehavior spiked on Mondays when children returned to school hungry after two to three days without food. In Rhode Island, the Blessings in a Backpack program was started in 2010. The need in Rhode Island is so great that the program has been expanded to include five schools: The Highlander Charter School, Community Preparatory School and Meeting Street, San Miguel School and Sophia Academy. The February 11th fundraiser is trying to raise enough money to feed over 500 children who attend the above schools in Providence for the next school year. We need your support to make this a success!

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For more information on this event visit www.blessingsinabackpack.org 

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To order tickets please go to http://blessingsri2014.eventbrite.com/ 

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