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BackGet Involved

Your support will go toward reducing hunger and improving the lives of struggling working parents, children and seniors.

Learn more about how to Get Involved

Give Time Volunteer!

Thanks to the support of dedicated volunteers, we provide year-round access to nutritious food to Idahoans across the state.

Give Money Donate!

Every $5 given can provide the food for up to 15 meals to Idahoans experiencing hunger.

Support Food & Fund Drives

View listings of current food and fund drives or get information on how to start one.

Shop for a Cause

View businesses that have incorporated an effort to end hunger into the shopping experience.

Give Food & Resources

Help us distribute food from Meridian, Pocatello, and Lewiston to our 440+ community partners statewide.
Our Impact
BackOur Impact

In addition to distributing food through our community partner network, we support hunger-relief and educational programs that promote healthy families and communities.

Learn more about Our Impact

Children

Ensuring children have the nutritious food they need to thrive through accessible and comfortable settings.

Families and Individuals

Providing nutrition security for families and individuals through accessible and respectful assistance at no cost.

Seniors

Improving the health and well-being of seniors age 60+ through providing nutritious food and education.

Rural and Focus Communities

Bringing nutrition and resources to populations with limited or no access to the resources needed to build healthy and thriving individuals and communities.

Health and Nutrition

Making the nutritious choice the easy choice through education, classes, and connections to resources to build the health of individuals, families and communities.

Innovation and Sustainability

Collaborating with community leaders and healthcare organizations to understand neighbor needs to ultimately end hunger.

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December 1, 2022
Eastern Idaho Branch News

The Idaho Foodbank’s Empty Bowls Event in Pocatello is Friday, December 2nd

Pocatello, ID – The 4^th Annual Empty Bowls event, hosted by the Pocatello Art’s Council and the Idaho State University (ISU) Ceramics Department, is Friday, December 2nd. This event, benefiting the Idaho Foodbank, will be held at the Westside Players Warehouse (1009 S. 2^nd Avenue) from 6PM to 8PM.

Attendees will have their choice of a variety of handmade artisan bowls to purchase for 25 dollars. Along with the purchase of a bowl, you will be able to enjoy your choice of soup and locally made bread. Local artists created these handmade bowls and donated them to be sold at this annual fundraiser for The Idaho Foodbank.

Empty Bowls will be at the Westside Players Warehouse in Pocatello and local musicians will be providing entertainment.

Pocatello Empty Bowls Event Details

Round River Baking and Albertsons are providing the soup and bread for this event.

It is estimated that nearly 9% of Idahoans are experiencing food insecurity. For $1, The Idaho Foodbank can provide food for up to 4 meals.

If you or someone you know needs food assistance, please go to The Idaho Foodbank’s Food Assistance Locator:

Food Assistance Locator