Full Moon Bar-B-Que provides Backpack Blessings

Full Moon Bar-B-Que is now accepting nominations for children to receive a Backpack Blessing. The program, in its second year, is a statewide initiative designed to provide food, supplies and hope to children of Alabama through anonymous nominations.

This year, 50 recipients will be selected to receive a Backpack Blessing, valued at over $200, in time for the start of school in August. Each Under Armor backpack will be filled with a $25 Walmart gift card, a $25 Full Moon Bar-B-Que gift card, folders, paper, a coloring book, crayons, washable markers, pens, mechanical pencils, hand sanitizer and Full Moon Bar-B-Que items.

“We started Backpack Blessings during the COVID-19 pandemic last year and served a wide range of children across the state of Alabama,” said Joe Maluff, co-owner of Full Moon Bar-B-Que. “I have children of my own, and my heart immediately went out to the children and families of Alabama who were struggling with the sudden changes due to the pandemic. Our team at Full Moon Bar-B-Que knew there was a need that we could meet in the lives of students by providing a warm meal and a backpack filled with school supplies.”

To nominate a deserving child in the state of Alabama, complete the online entry form with detailed information explaining why your nominee is deserving of a Backpack Blessing. Nominations will be accepted through Wednesday, July 28. 

Submissions will stay anonymous by request, and Full Moon Bar-B-Que will ship each backpack to the winner’s residence.

“We all know a family who is in need of something to lift their spirits,” said David Maluff, another owner of the restaurant chain. “Seeing your child’s needs met can do just that. We are hoping these backpacks set the tone for each child’s upcoming school year. Not only will this backpack provide tools for success, but most importantly, confidence. Every child should feel secure in who they are and know their needs are being met.”

For more information about the Fall 2021 Backpack Blessings initiative and Full Moon Bar-B-Que, visit www.fullmoonbbq.com or contact Krista Conlin at Krista@kcprojects.net.