Taking Care of Yourself
TIPS TO STAY SOCIAL WHILE STILL DISTANCING Building and nurturing relationships are an essential part of the human condition – a key component in our emotional and physical well-being. Below…
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Staff Spotlight – Karen Vauk | President and CEO
STAFF SPOTLIGHT – KAREN VAUK | PRESIDENT AND CEO How long have you worked for The Idaho Foodbank? I have been serving The Idaho Foodbank as its President and CEO…
Micron Employees Bring Hope for the Holidays
For the 19th consecutive year, The Idaho Foodbank and Micron Technology teamed up to give comfort and food to their fellow Idahoans just in time for the holidays. Micron employees gave 1,684 turkeys and 827 hams, bringing much-needed food to more than 2,500 households.
Stage 2 Resources
On November 13, Governor Brad Little moved the state back to Stage 2 in the Idaho Rebounds plan to combat rising numbers in COVID-19 cases and relieve some of the pressure on medical facilities. Listed are links for official information on Stage 2 guidelines and protocol.
Idaho Foodbank Nominations for Idaho Philanthropy Day
In celebration of Idaho Philanthropy Day, the Idaho Nonprofit Center and its partners are recognizing the amazing philanthropic work of nonprofit organizations, foundations, businesses, and individuals with the annual Idaho…
Staff Spotlight – Jane Mclaughlin | Volunteer Program Coordinator
How would you describe your job? Our Volunteer Services team runs two to three shifts, five days a week from Tuesday through Saturday. Each shift is comprised of 20 people….
Stinker Stores Stomp Out Hunger 2020
Committed to the fight against hunger, Stinker Stores will host their “Stomp Out Hunger” campaign from November 6 – November 16, 2020. Each of the 66 participating stores throughout Idaho…
Idahohoans Helping Idahoahans
Since 1984 the mission of The Idaho Foodbank has been to feed, educate and advocate for Idaho’s hungry through collaborative partnerships that strengthen individuals, families and communities. The success and…
A Fresh Approach Update
The move is almost complete. The Idaho Foodbank’s newest hunger relief facility in Meridian is operating their warehouse and volunteer services. The rush to now stock the shelves will achieve…
Governor Little Honors the Idaho Foodbank’s Partner Network
Idaho Governor Brad Little issued a proclamation declaring October Hunger Awareness Month. The Idaho Hunger Relief Task Force and Idaho Foodbank are recognizing three organizations that have gone above and beyond to serve their communities during the pandemic.
Hope for the Holidays News
Food brings people together. Gathering around the table with loved ones may look different this year, but it will be just as meaningful. To help facilitate these precious moments, The…
October is Hunger Awareness Month in Idaho
October is Hunger Awareness Month in Idaho. The word hunger is often and casually tossed around in our daily lexicon, but what does it really mean? It is estimated that 1 in 9 individuals and 1 in 8 children were food insecure in Idaho prior to the pandemic. Recent projections, that consider the impact of COVID-19, radically change that ratio to 1 in 6 Idahoans and 1 in 4 children could potentially experience food insecurity.