Christmas is the time of year when we think about helping those in need. What if this Christmas there was a way you could help others in your local community and also receive some special surprise gifts yourself? Look no further – Blessings in a Backpack has introduced their Giveback Pack this holiday season and they are making giving back easy and fun!

For just $100, you can purchase a Giveback Pack, receive a selection of awesome gifts and most importantly feed a child on weekends for an entire school year. You can also purchase a raffle ticket for $10 for a 1 in 10 chance of winning a Giveback Pack. Your money benefits Blessings in a Backpack, a charity that has been working since 2009 to feed hungry children in Canada. Every Friday, students in the program take home a backpack filled with food. Then, on Monday, they return the empty backpack to school ready to start their week – and the cycle repeats. How does this simple act help? The benefits and impact are immediate. Attendance and productivity soar. Students report greater attentiveness and improved energy, while teachers see improvements in study habits. Your $100 will make all the difference in the child’s ability to succeed in school.

Each Giveback Pack is unique and offers its own variety of gift cards, tickets and gift items. Just to name a few, you could snag jewelry, The Pickle Barrel and Longo’s gift cards and, if you’re especially lucky, Toronto Maple Leafs or Toronto Raptors tickets! The retail value of each Giveback Pack is always $100 or more. What will be in yours?

If you would like to learn more and purchase a pack or raffle tickets, visit http://www.givebackpack.ca/.

Note: Giveback Packs will be sold only in Toronto for 2014.