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At The Idaho Foodbank, we’re not just focused on filling plates; we want to make sure people who are in need are able to end their time of hunger with…
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The Idaho Foodbank Announces $100,000 Gift From The J.A. And Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation
On a day when hundreds of volunteers all over Idaho will work in their communities for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, The Idaho Foodbank announced a gift…
New Donated Truck Helps Reach More Idahoans
The Idaho Trucking Association and Truckers Delivering Hope are continuing to help The Idaho Foodbank reach as many Idahoans as possible in 2017. As The Idaho Foodbank distributes more fresh…
Northwest Farm Credit Services and CoBank Help A Fresh Approach
On one of the final days of 2016, our friends at Northwest Farm Credit Services and CoBank showed up with a generous gift to help finish the year. For that,…
Hope for the Holidays Thank You
[raw] [jumbotron title_size=”30px” text_size=”18px” text_align=”left” wpautop=”true”] Thank you for making Hope For The Holidays 2016 a success! In November and December, we were able to raise the food and funds…
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service
In January, thousands of people across the United States and Idaho celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. with a national day of service, setting up service projects and volunteering at local non-profits.
Top 3 Ways To Make Your Resolution Stick
At the start of the year, many of us re-evaluate our lives and try to find ways to make ourselves better in the new year. Our dietitian on staff, Alexa, has…
Educating Hungry Kids: You Can’t Think If You Can’t Eat
Teaching elementary school students effectively is an effort that extends far beyond what happens in the classroom. This is a lesson learned by Susan, a teacher at Whittier Elementary School…
Camille Beckman Foundation offers $40,000 Donation Match
The Camille Beckman Foundation has generously provided The Idaho Foodbank with a matching donation of $40,000 for the final weeks of 2016. This is the third year the foundation has come forward with an end-of-year match to help the hungry in Idaho. Camille Beckman is based in Eagle, Idaho and has been a leading producer of cosmetics and personal care products for over 18 years.
Albertsons Gives 1,518 Holiday Meals To Idaho Families In Need
As Christmas approaches, Albertsons is coming through in the clutch for families in need. The newest shipment of meals is part of Albertsons’ “Santa Bucks” campaign, enabling customers to donate at the register by rounding up their purchase or adding $1, $5 or $10 as a donation. The campaign, along with “Turkey Bucks” during November, enables customers and associates to work together to raise the funds needed to provide delicious meals.
A Special Holiday Gift – Paying it Forward
The Davis family, who were visiting the Boise Town Square Mall today and ran into a mysterious woman in the parking lot, who handed Mary Alice a Christmas card. She told Mary Alice that she looked like she deserved the gift, and when she opened the card she discovered that it contained a $100 bill. Mary Alice turned to thank the woman, but it was too late – the lady had vanished!
Holidays Add Strain On Programs
During the holiday season, it can be difficult to reach the people who are in need in Idaho. With Thanksgiving and Christmas come weeks off from school, leading to Backpack and School Pantry organizers working extra hard to make sure the children who need assistance will have the food they need over their extended time off.