Idaho Food Bank Fund Grant Applications Opening Soon
The Idaho Food Bank Fund is accepting grant applications during the month of July from Idaho nonprofits that provide hunger relief and/or promote healthy eating. Grant funding is available to…
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Building Healthy Communities Together in Eastern Idaho
Last month, The Idaho Foodbank hosted a Partner Conference in Pocatello for our food distribution partners in Eastern Idaho, centered around the theme “Building Healthy Communities Together.” More than 40…
A Recipe to Celebrate Dairy Month
Many people fondly remember the iconic phrase “Got Milk?” This slogan was part of an ad campaign that promoted milk consumption across the United States. The dairy food group has…
Staff Spotlight: Jacob Klein, IT Systems Administrator – Meridian
Before working at The Idaho Foodbank, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? I worked with my brother as a Deconstruction Contractor. These are the people…
Staff Spotlight: James Aubertin – Senior Web Development Coordinator, Meridian
Before working at The Idaho Foodbank, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? “knot bumping” This was one of the jobs on a logging crew and…
Advocacy Update: SNAP in Congress
SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. This used to be known as Food Stamps. SNAP helps alleviate hunger by providing funds to purchase food for households with incomes at…
Food From the Bar
We have wrapped up Idaho’s First Annual Food from the Bar campaign. We appreciate the legal community of Idaho for coming together and making a difference for those facing food…
Nutrition for Mental Wellness
Mental health is an important aspect of overall wellness. However, this topic often carries a stigma or sense of shame, making it very difficult to talk about or admit there…
United Way Day of Caring – North Central Idaho
Every year The Idaho Foodbank Lewiston warehouse is a volunteer site of the Twin County United Way’s Day of Caring. This annual service day provides community volunteers with a first-hand…
Thank You for Support During Idaho Gives!
Idaho Gives is a program of the Idaho Nonprofit Center that brings awareness and raises funds for Idaho’s nonprofits. Donors contributed over $5.1 million to support state nonprofits during the…
Stamp Out Hunger on Saturday!
For over 30 years, the National Association of Letter Carriers has hosted the nationwide Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. This year, Stamp Out Hunger is on Saturday, May 10th. People…
Older Americans Month
May is Older Americans Month – a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving the older adults in our communities. May 2025 is…