Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report
In our last fiscal year, The Idaho Foodbank distributed 28.6 million pounds of food in the state. We served over 12,000 households through our School Pantry Program. We served 68…
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Empty Bowls in Boise
Online sales for Empty Bowls in the Treasure Valley will open on Thursday, November 23rd (Thanksgiving Day). This annual event is a way to support The Idaho Foodbank by purchasing…
Diabetes Awareness Month
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. When someone has diabetes, their blood (glucose) sugar levels are too high. Glucose comes from carbohydrates like bread, white rice, and sweets. A healthy diet…
Staff Spotlight – Kelsey Cooper: Community Health Coordinator, Meridian
Before working at The Idaho Foodbank, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? I was a high school color guard instructor! I taught students how to…
Idaho Hunger Awareness Month
October is Hunger Awareness Month in Idaho, which shines a light on the challenges for individuals and families facing hunger. This is also an opportunity to highlight and strengthen the…
A Chefs’ Affaire!
We are so grateful for the support this year for A Chefs’ Affaire! In Boise, we had nearly 500 guests join us for appetizers, a wine tasting, and a three-course…
Benny’s Pantry – Partner Highlight (ISU)
Benny’s Pantry, located in the Student Union Building of Idaho State University (ISU), was opened in January 2014 as an initiative of the Student Affairs Department. It was the state…
Walmart Fight Hunger, Spark Change
This year Walmart and Sam’s Club hosted the 10th annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign. With over 156,000 people facing food insecurity in Idaho, the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign…
Ken Jensen in Lewiston
The Idaho Foodbank is pleased to introduce Ken Jensen, our new North Central Idaho Branch Manager in Lewiston! He was most recently the Inventory Control Coordinator at The Idaho Foodbank’s…
Autumn Nutrition Tips
Now that it is autumn and the cold weather is creeping in, we can enjoy colorful leaves and pumpkin patches. Whether we are fighting off a cold or just looking…
Staff Spotlight: GABBY BOOBAR – NUTRITION SERVICES MANAGER – MERIDIAN
Before working at The Idaho Foodbank, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? Although not necessarily unusual, my favorite summer job was working for Cafe Shakespeare out…
The Idaho Foodbank Announces Randy Ford as New President & CEO
Karen Vauk Retires After 14 Years Leading The Idaho Foodbank Meridian, ID – The Idaho Foodbank Board of Directors selected Randy Ford as the next President & CEO of the organization. He…