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Idaho Gives is Almost Here!

Idaho Gives is back from May 4–7, bringing people across the state together to support Idaho nonprofits. Donations to The Idaho Foodbank can be made through our Idaho Gives page: https://www.idahogives.org/organizations/the-idaho-foodbank. …

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May is Older Americans Month 

May is Older Americans Month, which is a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions and reaffirm commitments to serving older adults. In the last fiscal year, The Idaho Foodbank provided food assistance to an average of 43,700 Idaho…

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Stamp Out Hunger 2026 -Coming Soon

Get ready to Stamp Out Hunger on Saturday, May 9th! Stamp Out Hunger is a nationwide food drive hosted by the National Association of Letter Carriers. To participate, people can leave non-perishable food by their mailboxes on May…

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Celebrating America 250 with Volunteerism

This year is the 250th Anniversary of the existence of the United States of America. One way to celebrate this monumental birthday, is to participate in an act of volunteerism. The America 250 in Idaho Service Challenge invites…

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Food Insecurity and Mental Health

A healthy body is a healthy mind. So, what happens to the mind when the body doesn’t have enough to eat? Food insecurity, among other things such as unemployment and housing instability, has been shown to have an…

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Choose Nutrients that Protect Your Brain

Research shows that there is an association between what you eat and a healthy brain as you age. Consistently choosing foods that are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and fiber can…

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2026 Legislative Session wrap-up

The 2026 session of the Idaho Legislature has ended and there were a couple of bills that The Idaho Foodbank was following  due to their impact on the work we do and food insecurity.   After significant public opposition from various community organizations, church groups, and food…

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Volunteer Appreciation Month – 2026

Over 25,000 people across the state volunteered at The Idaho Foodbank in our last fiscal year!  We are grateful for the volunteers in our partner network who are an integral part of the…

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Volunteers Remake Food Pantry in Nez Perce County

Episcopal Church of the Nativity serves Nez Perce County in Lewiston, Idaho. They have been serving the community for over 15 years. Two years ago, Episcopal Church Pantry went through a huge restructuring, going from a pre-boxed model in the basement of…

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