Once again, Idahoans across the state embodied the true spirit of giving during our “Hope for the Holidays” campaign; a program that generated food for millions of meals for community members facing hardships they could never imagine. More than that, Idahoans showed that they care about their neighbors and people in their communities that they may never meet. It is a gift that will keep giving well into the new year.
The Idaho Foodbank is proud to celebrate one of its youngest volunteers, Alina Rahim, recipient of the Gov. Cecil D. Andrus Volunteer of the Year award. Presented by the Idaho Nonprofit Center in partnership with Serve Idaho, the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism, Alina Rahim of Pocatello was recognized for her volunteer contributions in eastern Idaho.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently launched its new MyPlate website to support healthier lifestyles for Americans. The site provides tools, resources and simple recipes to obtain the perfect balance of fruits, veggies, grains, protein and dairy in your daily diet.
Volunteering for an organization or a cause you care about can have a profound impact on your health – both mentally and physically. When you volunteer, you have the opportunity to make meaningful and lasting connections with your community. These connections can help you build confidence, improve your social skills, network to land your next job and feel a sense of purpose.
Katie Barnhill coordinates the Cooking Matters and serves as resource support and liaison for the approximately 65 partners in the South Central region of Idaho. These partners include schools, food pantries, senior centers, feeding sites, shelters and mobile pantries.
Following CDC recommendations, we are now requiring all volunteers to bring and use a cloth mask during their shift as an added layer of caution. We greatly appreciate the donation of masks at any of our facilities or to your local food pantry.
Boise State has partnered with Riverence Provisions of Buhl, Idaho, to distribute 50,000 pounds of frozen, restaurant-quality trout to the local community. The distribution, in partnership with the College of Southern Idaho and the Idaho Foodbank, will take place in Boise State’s West Stadium parking lot from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, or while supplies last.
The Idaho Foodbank’s mission is to feed, educate and advocate for Idaho’s hungry. The success and statewide expansion that the organization has experienced in the last 36 years would not be possible without the generous giving spirit that is inherent in all Idahoans. The organization takes that stewardship very seriously with 94% of all donations going to programs that directly serve people in our communities.
IDAHO INSPIRATION We are truly humbled and inspired by the generosity of people and organizations from across the state – from kids turning birthdays into meals for those in need…
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THANK YOU NOTES A heartfelt thank you to companies that help bring hope to the holidays and beyond: Corwin Ford and Camille Beckman for their combined $100,000 challenge matches, to…
