Buy a Bottle, Give a Meal at Fred Meyers Stores
During this holiday season when you purchase a bottle of wine, at any Idaho Fred Meyers stores, The Idaho Foodbank will receive $1.00/ bottle, up to $50,000 – donation to…
Year: 2018
Happy Day Brands Brightens Lives of Idaho Families with Donation of 100,000 Meals
Happy Day Brands will help fill the bellies and hearts of hungry schoolchildren and their families by donating 100,000 superfood gluten-free oatmeal servings to The Idaho Foodbank’s School Pantry Program….
Fall Apple Harvest and Recipes
Weather conditions led to an abundant apple harvest this year in Idaho. Apples are one of the most healthy fresh foods we distribute and are great to eat for snacks.
Plum Quinoa Smoothie
Rushed for time in the morning? No worries. Thanks to all the beautiful stone fruits that are in season, this smoothie makes a delicious, protein-packed, super-easy breakfast!
Losing Weight – Gaining Confidence: Meet Jerry
If you’ve ever wondered why cooking matters, look no further than Jerry, a student in The Idaho Foodbank’s Cooking Matters class. From helping with cholesterol levels to losing almost 80 pounds, Jerry has learned a lot about the benefits of cooking. “I thought health nuts were coo coo,” he said. “But I kind of see myself turning into one. I’ve enjoyed the heck out of the program.”
Volunteer Spotlight: East Boise Community Reentry Center
For women at The East Boise Community Reentry Center, the gift of a second chance is precious. The ability to start a new chapter gives them a sense of purpose and helps provide the necessary steps for their successful transition back into the community. Volunteering at The Idaho Foodbank provides such an opportunity.
Albertsons and Boise State Kick off Another Season of “Sacks for Hunger” for The Idaho Foodbank
Albertsons is once again teaming with Boise State football with its yearly tradition of “Sacks for Hunger,” a unique way to raise funds to help provide food for the roughly 179,000 people The Idaho Foodbank serves each month. For each sack the Broncos defense tallies this season, Albertsons will donate $500, up to $20,000 for the season.
The Idaho Foodbank Welcomes Adam Walker as Eastern Idaho Branch Manager
Pocatello native Adam Walker has been named manager for The Idaho Foodbank’s Eastern Idaho Branch. Walker brings to The Idaho Foodbank 14 years of experience in the industrial and agricultural industries, with a specialization in logistics and procurement.
Hunger Action, Hunger Awareness
October is Hunger Awareness Month Through our statewide network of community partners, The Idaho Foodbank is working to solve hunger while simultaneously contributing to the health and well-being of those…
Jicama Lime Salad Recipe
As families prepare for kids to head back to school, they’re still doing what they can keep things cool and simple. If that sounds good to you, you’ll love the simplicity (six ingredients!) and preparation (no heat!) of this salad.
Volunteer Spotlight – Bill
After 40 years in the telecommunications field, Bill knows a thing or two about helping people. After retiring from Boeing, he started his volunteer career as a safety manager at Usful Glassworks. “I helped train people needing employment or getting them the skills they need.” Then, he heard about The Idaho Foodbank and has been here ever since.
Beef Counts for all Families
More than 1.5 million 3 oz. servings of beef have been distributed through the Beef Counts program in an effort to ‘Give Hunger the Boot.’ This campaign helps feed hungry Idahoans like Vanessa, who recently received a food box at a mobile pantry in a small rural town in Southwest Idaho.