Staff Spotlight: Shaun McFerrin, Operations Support Supervisor – Pocatello
What is the best vacation you have ever taken? Italy, sixteen years ago. We traveled by train all over the northern section of the country. It’s a beautiful place.
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Indigenous Peoples Day
Indigenous Peoples Day is on October 10, 2022. Indigenous Peoples Day celebrates the cultures and histories of the Native American people. There are five federally recognized tribes that call Idaho home – The Shoshone-Bannock Tribe, The Shoshone-Paiute Tribe, The Coeur d’Alene Tribe, The Nez Perce Tribe, and the Kootenai Tribe.
Back to School – Food is an Essential School Supply
Idaho is home to over 46,000 kids with food insecurity. The entire month of September, The Idaho Foodbank is teaming up with community members to raise awareness and funds for…
North Central Back to School Radiothon
On Wednesday, September 28th, the McVey Entertainment Group in North Central Idaho will be hosting an all-day radiothon on their stations. This radiothon will be in support of The Idaho…
Pocatello Music Festival
Last month was Pocatello’s 1st annual Idaho Foodbank Music Festival. Money raised during this event benefitted The Idaho Foodbank. We had a great turnout for the concert and attendees were…
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…
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…