The Idaho Foodbank: Leading the effort to end hunger in Idaho

The Idaho Foodbank

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Because No One In Idaho Should Go Hungry

25 Years of Leading the Fight
Against Hunger in Idaho
1984 - 2009

The Idaho Foodbank in an efficient and caring manner, provides food, information, and supportive services to hungry people through partnerships with nonprofit agencies, the food industry, government, volunteers, corporations, and individuals by serving as a central clearinghouse for donated and purchased food.

The Idaho Foodbank Operates 3 Distribution Centers:
Through these centers, and an agreement with the Second Harvest Foodbank of the Inland Northwest in Spokane, all of Idaho's 44 counties are served.

3562 So. T.K. Ave.
Boise, Idaho 83705
PH: 208-336-9643
Fax: 208-336-9692

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Office 8am - 5pm
Monday - Friday
Warehouse 7am - 5pm Monday - Friday

Boise
Distribution Center
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CLICK HERE for Food Assistance In The Treasure Valley & Magic Valley 

CLICK on the city nearest you to locate an agency in your area
Click on the city closest to you for a list of
agencies in your area.

 

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3600 E. Main
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
PH: 208-746-2288
Fax: 208-746-2291
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Office & Warehouse
7:30am - 3:30pm
Monday - Friday

Lewiston
Distribution Center
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555 S. 1st Ave.
Pocatello, Idaho 83204
PH: 208-233-8811
Fax: 208-233-4612
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Office & Warehouse
8am - 4:30pm
Monday - Friday

Pocatello
Distribution Center
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CLICK HERE for Food Assistance In Pocatello & Eastern Idaho

211 Service Idaho Now Has 211 Service
Through a unique public-private partnership, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's Careline was combined with statewide 2-1-1 service on July 21, 2003.
2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember telephone number that connects people with important community services and volunteer opportunities. Simply dial 211 from any phone or CLICK HERE to connect to the 211 web site.

Drop Your Food Donations Here

Here is a list of our year-round drop sites for any non-perishable food donations.
Thank you for helping our Idaho families.

  • Boise Co-Op - 888 W. Fort St…Boise

  • Video Memories - 4504 Overland Rd…Boise

  • YMCA -1050 W. State St…Boise

  • All Idaho Youth Ranch locations in Boise, Meridian, Nampa and Caldwell


Join the City of Pocatello and The Idaho Foodbank’s
2010 CAN it be ART? COMPETITION

Oct.12-Oct.14, 2010 Thursday, September 30, 2010

 


Hunger Wall
In a collaborative effort between the Boise City Department of Arts and History, Boise Young Professionals, Wirestone, The Idaho Foodbank and more than 20 volunteers, the Hunger Wall, a new addition to downtown Boise’s streetscape, shows how hunger affects everyone.

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Idaho Statesman

Pop Quiz: Karen Vauk, Idaho Foodbank president and CEO

Karen Vauk

Anthropologist Margaret Mead once said "a small group of thoughtful people could change the world." As one of Mead's admirers, Karen Vauk aims to do just that as the president and CEO of The Idaho Foodbank.



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