Community Corner
Chicago Leader Helps Feed Hungry Kids
Daniel Summins is the managing director of Blessings in a Backpack, which feeds 6,000 kids every weekend.
CHICAGO, IL — Without community leaders, Chicago wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.
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This submission comes from Eleanor Stewart, a Chicago reader who nominated Daniel Summins.
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How do you know this community leader?
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What does this community leader do?
Feeds 6,000 hungry kids on weekends through Blessings in a Backpack
Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?
Dan is filling a need for kids across Chicago and growing the number of kids fed
What's one thing you want everyone to know about the community hero?
Dedicated to making sure kids are fed and sharing the Blessings story with the entire Chicago community
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