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Backpack Buddies recently delivered its one millionth meal in support of food-insecure children.
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Backpack Buddies Delivers One Millionth Meal
By Compiled by AJT staff
The celebration was held at Hightower Elementary School on April 24.
Backpack Buddies recently delivered its one millionth meal in support of food-insecure children.
May 14, 2025, 11:55 am
Backpack Buddies Delivers One Millionth Meal
The celebration was held at Hightower Elementary School on April 24.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Debbie Sonenshine was honored by the Georgia Association of Realtors with the 2025 Good Neighbor Award.
February 26, 2025, 10:47 am
Sonenshine Honored by GA Association of Realtors
Debbie Sonenshine received the 2025 Good Neighbor Award.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Attendees at the Backpack Buddies Bash hold up their paddles to donate to the cause.
September 25, 2024, 11:41 am
Backpack Buddies Bash Fundraiser Nets $200K
The funds will go toward supporting the organization’s mission of feeding food-insecure children.
By Robbie Garber
William Paul Shields
December 13, 2023, 3:09 pm
Obituary: William Paul Shields
William “Will” Paul Shields passed away with his family by his side on Dec. 8, 2023, at the age of 51. 
Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival ribs.
October 11, 2023, 11:27 am
Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival Returns Oct. 22
The annual festival is open to the public and will be held again at Brook Run Park in Dunwoody.
By Sasha Heller
Ava Feldman
August 10, 2023, 1:56 pm
Obituary: Ava Feldman
Ava Feldman passed away peacefully in Tampa, Fla. on July 30, 2023, at the age of 70 surrounded by her loving family.
(From left) Samra Robbins, Terri Bagen, Laura Rittenberg – regional president of Coldwell Banker Realty, Debbie Sonenshine, and Ronald Robbins
June 14, 2023, 4:00 pm
Coldwell Banker Cares Foundation Fights Hunger
Coldwell Banker Cares Foundation donated $75,000 to Backpack Buddies.
By Fran Putney
(From left) Lodge Shimshon Vice President Jeff Budd, Atlanta BBQ Festival CEO Jody Pollack and Lodge President Scott Scher presenting Backpack Buddies Founder Ron Robbins with the fundraising check.
January 1, 2023, 12:05 pm
HOD Lodge Shimshon Supports Backpack Buddies
Jewish fraternal order donates to and volunteers with local food security program serving Atlanta-area children.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Director of Operations Jonathan Halitsky with his daughter and board member Debbie Sonenshine at a recent Community Buddies event. // Credit: Jonathan Ginsberg
July 28, 2022, 2:12 pm
Backpack Buddies Fills Weekend Hunger Gap
The organization is seeking additional volunteers and groups to help fight food insecurity among children.
By Debbie Diamond
Rabbi Mark Zimmerman and others pack groceries for meal donations at Congregation Beth Shalom on Wednesday, Feb. 7.
February 13, 2018, 11:34 am
Beth Shalom Packs Food for Hungry Kids
Ronald and Samra Robbins hope to expand Backpack Buddies to all the students in need at Kingsley Elementary and other schools.
By Logan C. Ritchie
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