How to Donate
Any amount you can donate will be welcome, and remember that 100% of your donation goes to feeding Lake Orion students. We are a 100% volunteer-run effort. The national Blessings in a Backpack organization, a 501(c)(3), does their own fundraising through foundations to pay for their operating costs and salaries.
Donate By Check:
Checks payable to: Blessings in a Backpack (be sure to write "Lake Orion" in the memo line) can be sent directly to:
Blessings in a Backpack - Lake Orion
P.O. Box 321
Lake Orion
MI 48361
Donate Online by Credit Card:
To donate online go to: https://www.blessingsinabackpack.org/donate-to-a-specific-program-or-school/
Be sure to designate your donation to Lake Orion: Locate where it says "Designation". Where it says "Enter School/Program below" type “Lake Orion” to ensure that your donation goes to the Lake Orion program. Complete the rest of the information and submit.
A Letter Of Receipt Will Be Sent
All money donated to our program can be used as a tax deduction, thanks to our partnership with the national Blessings in a Backpack organization. You will receive a letter of receipt for your donation within 4-6 weeks that can be used as a receipt for tax purposes.