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…
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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…
Karen Vauk Retiring
Earlier this year Karen Vauk announced her plans in the spring to retire from The Idaho Foodbank after leading the organization for 14 years. The Idaho Foodbank distributed 6.9 million…
New Leadership at The Idaho Foodbank
Earlier this year, Karen Vauk, The Idaho Foodbank’s President & CEO, announced her plans to retire after 14 years leading the organization. Following a national search, and a robust vetting…
Back to School Campaign
As children get back to school, there is the excitement of seeing friends again, spending time in a new classroom, and learning more about their favorite subject. For children to…