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Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesConnecticut, United States11-50 Employees
Filling in the Blanks is a nonprofit organization focused on addressing child hunger by providing weekend meals to needy children. Based in Norwalk, Connecticut, the group emphasizes the importance of nutritious food beyond the school year, and its efforts are aimed at improving academic performance and long-term opportunities for children affected by food insecurity. The organization engages communities, including both adults and children, through hands-on activities such as meal packing, food drives, and fundraising, inviting participation from a peer-to-peer perspective. Founded in 2013 by Tina Kramer and Shawnee Knight, it operates within the philanthropic fundraising services space and has reported delivering over one million weekend meals since early 2021. Notable recent developments include partnerships and initiatives such as a mobile food pantry launched in Norwalk in October 2023, reflecting ongoing community expansion and local collaboration.