Supporting Nutrition for Kids as School Begins
The start of the school year is approaching and we want all children to be able to focus on learning and not an empty stomach. According to Feeding America’s most recent Map the Meal Gap…
Whitetail Gives Back: 30 Miles, 100 Holes of Golf, and food for 80,000 Meals
The Whitetail Golf Club community recently came together for a day of golf and generosity and the results were extraordinary. The inaugural 100 Holes of Golf Fundraiser brought together Whitetail members and other supporters to help ensure Idaho families have access…
Make the Most of Seasonal Produce
Fresh fruits and vegetables are often at their best flavor, quality, and price when they’re in season. If you have more produce than you can use right away, freezing it is an easy…
Staff Spotlight: Amy Mitchell, Database Administrator – Meridian
What lesson are you most grateful for learning? Progress is almost always built one small step at a time. Big improvements don’t usually happen overnight—they come from consistently making things a little better every…
Meet one of The Idaho Foodbank’s School Partners providing Kids Programs for Idaho Food Insecure Children.
The Idaho Foodbank is kicking off their Back to School Campaign as part of a statewide effort to support kids all over Idaho. The Back to School campaign will raise…
Making an Impact While Celebrating America 250
This year marks a significant milestone in American history as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday! Idaho continues to celebrate this momentous occasion with a series of special events that commemorate the principles and foundations that built this…
July is Beef Month
July is Beef Month in Idaho! Did you know that cattle are raised in every county in Idaho? Idaho’s beef industry is the second largest agricultural industry ranking right behind dairy. The Idaho Foodbank…
It’s Cantastic! at Boise Towne Square Mall
The second annual Cantastic Creations at the Boise Towne Square Mall was a success! This was a friendly competition where local organizations built structures out of canned food, which are then donated to The Idaho Foodbank. This year’s event brought in 8,267 pounds of food…
Welcoming Volunteers in Lewiston
Regence BlueShield of Idaho employees regularly volunteer at The Idaho Foodbank’s Lewiston warehouse. These employees appreciate how Ashley Singer, The Idaho Foodbank’s Volunteer Program Coordinator in Lewiston, always makes them feel welcome. Regence recently spotlighted Ashley and the work she does to…
Staff Spotlight — Kathy Holland, Director of Health & Nutrition, Meridian
Before working at The Idaho Foodbank, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? I once worked in a button factory at the front desk. It gave me a…
Idaho Food Bank Fund Accepting Grant Applications Throughout July
Boise, ID – The Idaho Food Bank Fund announced today that its 2026 grant application process is open from July 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026 to Idaho 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that provide hunger relief and/or promote healthy eating. Funds can…