Finding Comfort in Healthy Foods
Comfort food is more than just a meal—it’s a feeling. Defined not only by its ability to satisfy physical hunger, but comfort food is also deeply tied to emotional satiety….
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Staff Spotlight – Amanda Peterson, Administrative Assistant, Pocatello
The thing I enjoy most about my job is… helping our neighbors! I get to offer a smile and some hope to people in perhaps their toughest times. I…
Community Supports the Idaho Foodbank at “A Seat at the Table”Event in Boise
Over 300 people gathered in support of The Idaho Foodbank in downtown Boise last week at JUMP. “A Seat at the Table” is The Idaho Foodbank’s largest culinary fundraising event…
September is National Food Safety Month!
In our last fiscal year, The Idaho Foodbank distributed over 25 million pounds of food. Have you ever wondered how we keep it all safe for our neighbors to eat?…
Harvesting Generosity
Harvest season is when Idaho’s fields overflow with color, flavor, and possibility. At The Idaho Foodbank, it’s also a season of gratitude — a reminder that fresh, local produce is…
Community Support for Back to School Needs in Lewiston
The latest Map the Meal Gap report found that 19% of children in Nez Perce County are food insecure. Last month as students were preparing to go back to school,…
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15th marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month — a time to honor the traditions, stories, and contributions of our Hispanic and Latino neighbors across Idaho. Food is at…
A Seat at the Table in Idaho Falls: An Evening of Flavor, Friendship and Impact
On Thursday, September 18th at The Waterfront at Snake River Landing in Idaho Falls, The Idaho Foodbank invites you to our “A Seat at the Table” event — an unforgettable…
Feeding Success – How The Idaho Foodbank Supports Community Schools
Community Schools are local, public schools that partner with their communities to remove barriers to education. This looks different in every school but could be anything from hosting a food…
Getting Kids Involved in the Kitchen
According to a 2019 survey, 28% of American adults do not know how to cook. Teaching kids food safety and kitchen clean-up, as well as how to navigate simple kitchen…
Staff Spotlight : Rory Quayle – Driver II – Eastern Idaho
Before working at The Idaho Foodbank, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? The most interesting job I’ve had is building scenery for theatre and working…
The Idaho Foodbank Back To School Campaign Begins
Pocatello, ID – The Idaho Foodbank is kicking off their Back to School Campaign as part of a statewide effort to support kids all over Idaho. The Back to School…