What is WIC?
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides federal grants to states for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and…
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Nutrition: When filling your plate, try to Eat the Rainbow!
We often hear that we should consume a variety of colors of fruits and vegetables. In other words, “Eat the Rainbow.” Eating a wide range of different fruits and vegetables…
Staff Spotlight: Lynn Dill, Food Sourcing Manager – Meridian
Before working at The Idaho Foodbank, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? Before working at the IFB I was the owner of a small flower…
Gift & Mail Processing Assistant, –2022-2023
Assist with seasonal donation mail and gift processing. Duties include mail processing, sorting, batching, and filing of donation documentation and assisting with data entry; providing additional assistance with folding, stuffing, and postage/mailing of thank-you letters and correspondence. Other duties as assigned. Training and orientation provided.
Stories of Generosity from the Agricultural Community
We are so fortunate to live in a state with an incredibly generous agricultural community. As harvest season begins and we enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables, we want to take…
A Night with Chefs in Lewiston
This year The Idaho Foodbank’s North Central Branch will be hosting their own A Chefs’ Affaire fundraising event on October 13th. We are excited to bring the unique dining experience…
The Idaho Foodbank Music Festival in Pocatello
Saturday, August 27th in Pocatello will be the 1st Annual Idaho Foodbank Music Festival. This event will be at the Old Town Pavilion in Pocatello from 5PM to 9PM. Come…
988 for Mental Health Crisis Support
The Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline has launched 988 – a new phone number that is part of a national initiative to improve mental health crisis response. If you need…
A Night with Boise Chefs is Back!
A Chefs’ Affaire in Boise is back in-person! This year’s event featuring delicious food from local chefs is on October 19th at Boise Centre. You can learn more about this…
Nutrition: Making the Most of Our Resources
It is always great to add some variety to your meals and your shopping list – from yummy protein to your favorite in-season vegetable. But how can we ensure we…
Staff Spotlight: Congratulations to Mark Ellsworth!
Congratulations to Mark Ellsworth,our Web Development Coordinator, on his retirement after 10 years at The Idaho Foodbank! We appreciate all of Mark’s hard work to advance The Idaho Foodbank’s mission…
Volunteer Program Specialist – Meridian
The Idaho Foodbank Volunteer Program Specialist facilitates individual, group and corporate involvement in the Foodbank’s mission through networking, activities and other communication channels. The Volunteer Program Specialist is responsible for the implementation and tracking of food drives and for the positive experience of volunteers for the Southwest Idaho Regional facility in Meridian.