11th Annual Backpack Blast
Backpack Blast is Houston Food Bank’s annual clay shooting tournament with a powerful purpose. This isn’t just a day of friendly competition, it’s a vital effort to support children who face hunger when school meals aren’t available.
The Backpack Blast Tradition
Over the past ten years, thanks to generous supporters like you, Backpack Blast has raised over $2.3 million and provided more than 800,000 backpacks filled with nutritious, kid-friendly food. Each backpack means a child has one less weekend to worry about going hungry.
Now in its 11th year, the next Backpack Blast promises to be the most impactful yet.
Backpack Blast Features:
- A premier shooting experience
- A gourmet dinner to wrap up the day
- A high-energy live auction where every bid helps feed a child
- Live entertainment to celebrate the difference we’re making together
With only 50 team spots available, this exclusive event will sell out quickly. Don’t miss your chance to take aim against childhood hunger and be part of something truly meaningful.
2025 Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors – $25, 000
Caterpillar – Oil, Gas & Marine
DKI Investments
Stena Drilling
Top Shot Sponsors – $11, 000
National Oilwell Varco (2 teams)
Noble Corporation
Stena Drilling
VoltaGrid
White Deer Energy
Sure Shot Sponsors – $7, 000
Amegy Bank
Lockton De Roode Energy Practice
Newmark
One X: A Completions Partner
Phelan Bennett Development
Precision Drilling
Welcome Group
11th Annual Backpack Blast
Event takes place Monday, October 20, 2025
12:30 – 7:00 PM
Greater Houston Sports Club
6700 Mchard Rd, Houston, TX 77053
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
Platinum Sponsor – $25,000 Team of 4 with pro coach, VIP access, named course, premium recognition
Top Shot Sponsor – $11,000 Team of 4 with pro coach, premium gifts, event signage recognition
Sure Shot Sponsor – $7,000 Team of 4, premium gifts, event signage recognition
All sponsorship levels include: Clay shooting tournament, cocktails, dinner, entertainment, live auction, raffle, and awards ceremony. 12- and 20-gauge ammo provided.
Join Us as a Sponsor
Your sponsorship directly supports weekend meals for food-insecure children while providing an exceptional sporting event experience.
About Backpack Buddy
Filling the Weekend Gap for Food-Insecure Children
One in four children in southeast Texas faces food insecurity, meaning they don’t have consistent access to enough nutritious food. While many of these children rely on free or reduced-price school meals during the week, they often go home to little or no food on weekends and holidays.
The Houston Food Bank’s Backpack Buddy Program bridges this critical gap by providing nutritious, child-friendly food for students to take home every Friday during the school year. These weekend food packs ensure that vulnerable children have the nutrition they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom.