16. Diana Lindsey | Backpack Friend: Why Round Rock is the Perfect Home for Nonprofits

18/04/2025 26 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Rock Solid, Bryan Eisenberg sits down with Diana Lindsey from Backpack Friend and Nutrition for Life to discuss her journey from Georgetown rival to Round Rock champion. Diana shares the inspiring origin story of Backpack Friend, which has now provided over 170,000 weekend meals to children in need. Key topics include how the Round Rock Chamber helped Diana build crucial community connections, the $831 miracle that launched Backpack Friend as a nonprofit, upcoming fundraising events including the Heroes Against Hunger Charity Scramble, and what makes Round Rock's leadership and community spirit so special.Learn how just $5 can feed a child for the weekend and discover the multiple ways you can get involved as a volunteer, sponsor, or donor to make a difference in fighting childhood hunger in our community.For more information, visit: https://www.backpackfriends.comRock Solid is brought to you by host Bryan Eisenberg, a New York Times bestselling author, digital pioneer and co-owner of A Place At Home - North Austin, a Round Rock based home care agency.Bill Combes, owner of a local Round Rock digital marketing agency, No Time for Social.Brent Pierce, owner of Round Rock Studio, empowering local businesses to share their stories with his two podcast sets and state of the art photo studio.

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