Nutrition Tips as Kids Go Back to School
Most caregivers of school aged children have many items on their to-do list to get their students ready for a meaningful school year. With the cost of school supplies, adequate…
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Staff Spotlight – Sheila Elwell – Corporate And Community Relations Coordinator
Before working at The Idaho Foodbank, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? I owned a staging company for many years called Lakeland Design. I furnished…
Advocacy Update – OBBB
At the beginning of July, Congress passed the budget reconciliation bill, which was then signed into law. This is the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), which makes changes to…
Idaho Beef Month
July is Beef Month in Idaho! The Idaho Beef Council writes that as of January 1, 2025, there were 2.49 million head of cattle in Idaho. Among all of Idaho’s…
Idaho Food Bank Fund is Accepting Grant Applications This July
The Idaho Food Bank Fund is now accepting grant applications throughout July from Idaho nonprofits that provide hunger relief and/or promote healthy eating. These grants help organizations cover essential costs…
CHS Primeland Harvest for Hunger Campaign Wrap-Up!
The Idaho Foodbank is proud to recognize CHS Primeland for their outstanding support through the 2025 Harvest for Hunger campaign. This year’s campaign raised nearly $62,000 for The Idaho Foodbank…
Balanced eating that includes beef!
A healthy diet includes all the food groups: fruits & vegetables, grains, dairy, and protein. For those who consume meat, beef is a great way to meet the protein portion…
Staff Spotlight: Ashley Harden – Executive Assistant, Meridian
Before working at The Idaho Foodbank, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? I worked on HGTV’s pilot episode of “Hidden Potential” as Jasmine Roth’s EA…
Advocacy Update – Budget Reconciliation and SNAP in Congress
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, in May. This Budget Reconciliation bill makes significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)….
Fourth Grade Foodbank Heroes
For the past 10 years, the fourth graders from Mrs. Downs’ class at Cornerstone Christian School have been doing something pretty amazing—they’ve been rolling up their sleeves and volunteering every…
Recognizing Our Many Partners in Dairy Month
June is National Dairy Month. Did you know that Idaho is one of the top five highest dairy-producing states in the nation? Sourcing quality dairy products is important to the…
Summer Meals for Children
Summer is here! School is out and the weather is warming up. While many people are looking forward to fun vacations, there are many who will struggle to find food…