A Mother Shares Her Story
During our recent MIX 106 radio-a-thon for our Backpack program, we received a donation from a woman who had first-hand knowledge of the program. She agreed to share her very…
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2016 Annual Report and Fall Newsletter
The Idaho Foodbank has just released its Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Report and Fall 2016 Newsletter. Read Online [raw] [column size=”1/2″ wpautop=”true”] F2016 Annual Report [/column] [column size=”1/2″ wpautop=”true”] Fall…
Pledge to Tackle Hunger with the Boise State Broncos and Hunger Bowl 2016
The 9th Annual Hunger Bowl is coming and this year’s edition promises to be an innovative and successful spin on the annual tradition. Boise State has once again teamed up with The Idaho Foodbank, The Salvation Army and the Boise Rescue Mission Ministries to help in the effort to solve hunger as the organizations prepare for the busy fall and winter seasons.
Become a Harvest Helper
Harvest season means millions of pounds of fresh produce coming through our warehouses. These incredibly generous donations from agriculture leaders all over our state make for nutritious gifts for the Idahoans in need. But it also puts a strain on operations in our warehouses as the effort is to move this food as quickly and safely as possible.
Hunger Can Affect Any of Us
When Michael pulled up at the school pantry in Kuna for the first time early this year, he paused before he went inside. Like many who ask for help, the…
Boise Co-op Helps Kick off Hunger Action Month
The Boise Co-op is partnering with The Idaho Foodbank and our Co-Owners to sponsor this year’s National Hunger Action Month. For the month of September, the Boise Co-op will be…
Thank You to our AmeriCorps VISTA Members!
The Idaho Foodbank would like to say thank you to our current group of AmeriCorps VISTA members. They have successfully completed a one year term of service here at The…
Harvest Report: Peaches Heading to Tables
The peaches at the LDS Orchard are ripe and ready to head to the tables of Idahoans in need. We are receiving 26 bins filled with these delicious fruit and they’ll…
A Unique Way to Help Solve Hunger
Dawn and her son Owen found a new and unique way to help solve hunger, by providing food and a whole lot more.
Harvest Report: Potatoes and Squash
As the weather consistently hits 100 degrees, the growth of some of the crops we rely upon are hitting their stride. Whether it be in the fields of the companies…
Centurylink and Customers Come Through With Donation
Great news, as the results from the 2016 Centurylink Backpack Buddies fund drive are coming in. The Idaho Foodbank has received more than $15k including a generous match from Centurylink!…
Music To Our Ears
It’s not uncommon for a child to receive an allowance for doing his or her chores. Maybe it’s a dollar for cleaning their room or 50 cents for helping load the dishwasher; for five-year-old Everett, it was practicing on his family’s piano.