In conjunction with the Albertsons Boise Open, Tyson Foods, Inc. and Albertsons donated a truckload of product to The Idaho Foodbank. The food went directly to helping Idahoans who are food-insecure. Representatives from Tyson Foods, Inc., Albertsons and The Idaho Foodbank were on site at a Boise Albertsons location to celebrate the gift with athletes […]
Fruit We are in the middle of harvest season and our warehouse features a good variety of local produce. The LDS Orchard in Medford is bringing in pears, plums and apples. Nielsen Farms is also providing a delicious supply of watermelons. A diverse group of apples are just beginning to take form; Gold Delicious and […]
Today, Smithfield Foods’ Helping Hungry Homes® initiative, a program focused on alleviating hunger and helping Americans become more food secure, joined forces with Albertsons to donate nearly 40,000 pounds of protein to The Idaho Foodbank. The donation, equivalent to nearly 160,000 servings, will help those fighting hunger in Idaho, where one in seven individuals is […]
So, is snacking bad for adults or children? Definitely not! Snacks can help one stay focused at school or work and provide needed nutrients and keep one from getting hungry throughout the day. Our dietitian Alexa has the following tips about how to snack in a way that’s healthy and supportive of your health! To […]
The month of August was a special time for The Idaho Foodbank in north central Idaho, with Regence Blue Shield of Idaho filling the halls of our facility with boisterous volunteers and filling even more boxes of food for Idahoans in need. August is the “Month of Giving” for Regence, and many of their employees […]
The Idaho Foodbank is fortunate to partner with tremendous organizations like the Idaho Grower Shippers Association (IGSA) who are providing help for the holidays and hope for hungry families. Last week, IGSA President Shawn Boyle presented The Idaho Foodbank with a check for $5,000. Idaho Foodbank Food Sourcing Developer Don Brown has worked with Boyle […]
