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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Idaho produces about 15 billion pounds of milk each year – that’s #3 for milk production in the country! That is one of many reasons why Dairy Month is celebrated in Idaho. For some…
For many Idaho families, summer brings a new challenge as children lose access to the free and reduced-price meals they rely on during the school year. Without those daily breakfasts and lunches, For many Idaho…
Cantastic Creations, The Idaho Foodbank’s annual can sculpture competition, returns in June! From June 11-18, the public can view various can sculptures at the Boise Towne Square Mall. These sculptures are built with canned food and the cans used…
The Idaho Food Bank Fund is accepting grant applications from July 1st to 31st from Idaho nonprofit organizations that provide hunger relief services and/or promote healthy eating. Grant funding is…
We’ve officially wrapped up The Idaho Foodbank’s 2nd Annual Food From the Bar campaign. We appreciate the Idaho legal community for coming together to support neighbors facing food insecurity! A special thank you to our sponsors: Hawley Troxell,…
Portneuf Valley Interfaith Fellowship’s annual Feeding the 5000 campaign concluded last month. Feeding the 5000 brought the Pocatello community together to alleviate hunger and support neighbors in need. The kickoff concert in March featured a variety of local musicians. Then, on a Saturday in April, local…
