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Idaho is home to more than 40,000 kids with food insecurity – the lack of consistent access to enough food to support a healthy and active lifestyle (according to Feeding…
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Staff Spotlight: Roger Noble – Warehouse Specialist, Meridian
Before working at The Idaho Foodbank, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? I wore a large Keystone cop costume on the street in front of…
The Idaho Foodbank and Idaho’s Beef Community Partner to Nourish Our Neighbors in Need During Idaho Beef Month
Idaho’s Beef Community and Boise State Football Partner to Give Hunger the Boot Meridian, ID – July is Beef Month in Idaho. According to the Idaho Department of Agriculture, with more…
July is Beef Month
July is Beef Month in Idaho! Did you know that there are more head of cattle than people in Idaho? The Idaho Foodbank is pleased to partner with this important…
Idaho Food Bank Fund Accepting Grant Applications
The Idaho Food Bank Fund 2023 grant application is open until July 31, 2023 to Idaho 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that provide nutrition awareness, promote healthy eating, or relieve hunger. Funds…
New Board Members at The Idaho Foodbank
The Idaho Foodbank is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors. These community members bring years of business, academic, nonprofit, and philanthropic experience…
Beef – Nutrition News
Consumption of beef provides your body with a wide variety of nutrients. Beef contains high amounts of protein, vitamins, and minerals that aid in building and maintaining muscle mass as…
Staff Spotlight – Pete Valdon: South Central Regional Coordinator – Twin Falls
What would you most like to tell yourself at age 13? Slow down, don’t make so many mistakes. Remember for every Uphill, there is a Downhill. What would you like…
June is Dairy Month!
Driven by the USDA’s MyPlate recommendations, The Idaho Foodbank categorizes distributed food to ensure we are providing nutritious items such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, protein, and dairy. In fiscal…
Grant Applications for Idaho Food Bank Fund
The Idaho Food Bank Fund is accepting grant applications during the month of July. This grant application process is open between July 1st and July 31st to Idaho 501(c)3 nonprofit…
Find Free Summer Meals for Idaho Kids
During the school year, the free and reduced-price school breakfast and lunch program is an invaluable and reliable source of nutrition for children. We know that this need does not…
Staff Spotlight: Jack Robinson, Human Resources Director – Meridian
If you could pick one theme for The Idaho Foodbank to turn into a book about the company, what would it be? Collaboration. It’s the only place I have ever…