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…
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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.
THE IDAHO FOODBANK ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Five Community Leaders join the Board of Directors Meridian, ID – The Idaho Foodbank is pleased to announce the addition of five new members to its board of directors. These…
July is Beef Month in Idaho
We appreciate our partnership with the Idaho Beef Council and the rest of the Idaho beef industry for their on-going support. When we think of July, we usually think of hot weather, swimming, fireworks and backyard barbecues. From barbecues, it is just a short jump to thinking about beef – and July is Beef Month in Idaho!
What is a Community Health Worker?
Community health workers are tasked with referring patients to the resources they need. These resources often go beyond the health care services you may think of and branch into community-based resources, like food pantries.
Idaho Food Bank Fund Accepting Grant Applications
The Idaho Food Bank Fund is accepting grant applications during the month of July. This grant application process is open between July 1st and July 31st to Idaho 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations. Grant funding is available to provide nutrition awareness, promote healthy eating or relieve hunger.