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In March, BBF provided a grant to Southeast Missouri Food Bank (SMFB) to support immediate relief efforts following a series of powerful storms that devastated communities across the region. Below is an update on how that support was used—and the difference it made. The storms affected more than 5,000 square miles across Southeast Missouri, causing…

BBF was pleased to welcome a volunteer team from Highmark this week to help assemble hygiene kits for communities affected by disaster. These kits, filled with essential personal care items, are a vital part of BBF’s disaster response efforts across the U.S. Highmark’s team brought great energy, and their time spent volunteering will have a…

BBF was proud to welcome members of the Pitt Football team for another day of service, continuing a valued partnership that has spanned multiple years. The student-athletes jumped in to help assemble hygiene kits for families affected by disaster, bringing teamwork, energy, and a spirit of giving. These kits play a vital role in BBF’s…

In response to the unprecedented tornado activity that struck Mississippi and surrounding states in early spring of this year, BBF provided a grant to the Mississippi Food Network (MFN) to strengthen emergency food response efforts across its 56-county service area. Based in Jackson, MFN operates with more than 430 partner agencies, many of which serve…

BBF has provided a grant to the Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) as part of its response to the California wildfires. The grant will support PEF’s ongoing efforts to aid Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) schools affected by the Eaton Fire. PEF plans to use the funding to train school staff in trauma-informed interventions designed to…

United American Indian Involvement, Inc. (UAII) has been providing critical support to Native American families and others affected by recent wildfires in Los Angeles. In response to the devastation, BBF has provided a grant to UAII to expand its wildfire relief efforts, ensuring that displaced individuals and families have access to essential resources, medical care,…

BBF has provided a grant to Young & Healthy to support families affected by the Eaton Fire. This grant will directly support vulnerable families, aiding their recovery and helping them regain stability. Since 1990, Young & Healthy, a 501(c)(3) organization, has provided vital health-related services to children and families in Pasadena, Altadena, and Sierra Madre—primarily…

As devastating wildfires swept through California in January, communities in the San Fernando Valley faced widespread destruction, displacement, and worsening health conditions. For many residents, particularly those without health insurance, access to medical care became even more difficult. In response, BBF has awarded a grant to Vida Mobile Clinic to support their efforts in providing…