2026 Partner Conferences
Last month The Idaho Foodbank hosted our first partner conferences of the year. The regional conferences in Boise and Twin Falls brought together around 80 of our partner agencies, all of whom are…
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Matching Madness
The first annual Matching Madness Challenge has officially concluded. This friendly competition raised enough funds to provide food for up to 19,578 meals for Idahoans in need. The Idaho Foodbank proudly thanks Commercial Tire…
Spotlighting Food Rescue for Earth Day
April 22nd is Earth Day. Earth Day began in 1970 in the United States and today it is observed in nearly 200 countries. According to Feeding America, 29% of all food in the U.S. goes unsold or uneaten (equating to roughly 94 billion pounds, or…
Addressing Community Needs with Bank of America
The Idaho Foodbank is deeply grateful for the generous and longstanding support of Bank of America and the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. Since 2008, Bank of America has invested…
Employee Spotlight – Jana Wolf, Director of Programs & Partnerships – Meridian
1. Before working at The Idaho Foodbank, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? I spent every summer of my life until I was 21 working at my…
National Nutrition Month: Discover the Power of Nutrition
Nutrition Powers Better Health March is National Nutrition Month! Nutritious food is one of the strongest tools we have for long‑term health. When families have access to fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean…
Trauma-Informed Training Class in North Central Idaho
Last month, many of our partners in the North Central area gathered for a Trauma-Informed Care training hosted by The Episcopal Church of the Nativity and The Idaho Foodbank. The in-person session explored…
Tamarack Community Marks Four Years of Impact in Lifting Up Idahoans
Saturday, February 21st marked the fourth year that dedicated homeowners from the Tamarack community have come together with one shared purpose: to raise meaningful funds to help feed Idahoans in need. What began as…
Food Security Day at the Capitol
The Idaho Foodbank hosted our first Food Security Day at the Capitol in February. Sixteen of our partners came to the Idaho State Capitol to share information about the work they do in…
Idaho Falls Spud Kings Game with Idaho National Lab
Last month was INL Night at the Idaho Falls Spud Kings Hockey Game. Idaho National Lab (INL) employees, families and community members gathered at the Mountain America Center for an evening…
Spotlight: Lamb Weston’s Longstanding Support of Nutrition Education in Idaho
For more than two decades, Lamb Weston has been a steadfast partner in strengthening hunger‑relief efforts across Idaho. Since 2001, the company has contributed more than $800,000 to The Idaho…
Staff Spotlight – Janis Begay – Meridian Warehouse Specialist
What is your WHY, why do you work at The Idaho Foodbank? I work at The Foodbank because I have always believed in helping people receive food, especially children. They are…