May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This is a time to raise awareness of and reduce the stigma surrounding mental and behavioral health issues. It is also an opportunity to…
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Celebrating how Idaho Gives!
Idaho Gives is a program of the Idaho Nonprofit Center that brings awareness and raises funds for Idaho’s nonprofits. We just wrapped up this year’s Idaho Gives and we are…
Partner Highlight: Community Dinner Table
Community members and volunteers with the Community Dinner Table in Blackfoot recently celebrated the retirement of long-time pantry director, Ronda Cheatum. Ronda started with Community Dinner Table 14 years ago…
Nutrition: Celebrating Older Americans Month
May is Older Americans Month and we know that healthy eating is important at every stage of life, including our senior years. As we age, there are several things we…
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday May 13th
National Association of Letter Carriers Hosts Food Drive Supporting The Idaho Foodbank Meridian, ID – The nation’s biggest food drive is this Saturday, May 13th. This is the 31st year of the…
The Idaho Foodbank Celebrates the Conclusion of the Million Meals in March Corporate Challenge
Meridian, ID – The Idaho Foodbank had a wrap-up celebration event for the conclusion of the 7th annual Million Meals in March Corporate Challenge. This was a way for participating companies to…
Staff Spotlight: Rebekah Punt – Development Administrative Assistant, Meridian
Before working at The Idaho Foodbank, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? I worked at the Sundance Film Festival and got to see films before…
Spring into Gardening!
As we head into spring, it’s a wonderful time to start gardening. Gardening is a cost-effective way to grow your own produce and herbs at home. Fresh produce and herbs…
Eastern Idaho Volunteer Appreciation
The Pocatello branch of The Idaho Foodbank wants to recognize the Steadman Family and Corey Schenk during Volunteer Appreciation Month. The Steadman family has been volunteering with the Idaho Foodbank…
Million Meals in March Wrap-up
This year was The Idaho Foodbank’s 7th annual Million Meals in March Corporate Challenge. We had a total of 9 companies in Southwest Idaho participate in the challenge by raising funds,…
North Central Idaho Volunteer Appreciation
The North Central Branch of The Idaho Foodbank wants to recognize Greg and Kersten Eggers for their outstanding volunteer work. After retirement in 2021, this rockstar couple has served over…
Food Rescue
April 22nd is Earth Day. Earth Day began in 1970 in the United States and today it is observed in nearly 200 countries! According to Feeding America, 72 billion pounds…