February 2, 2026| 5:30 pm - March 16, 2026| 7:15 pm
6-Week Cooking Matters Course
The Idaho Foodbank and Eat Smart Idaho are teaming up to bring Cooking Matters for Families to the Mini-Cassia. This 6-week course will be an interactive experience to help adults learn how to choose and prepare healthy foods on a budget with limited equipment. This fun and informative class will include hands-on food preparation, label reading, meal planning, and nutrition tips. Our goal is to help families make the most of their food dollars. Each class will conclude with a nutritious meal that participants and instructors will sit down to eat together. All participants who attend 5 out of the 6 classes will be eligible for a grand prize drawing. Children under the age of 16 must have adult supervision and all members of the household are encouraged to attend together.
Spaces are limited, please sign up by January here or call Misty Roberts at 208-577-2712.
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Day: Mondays
Dates: February 2, 9, & 23 and March 2, 9, & 16, 2026
Time: 5:30pm-7:15pm
Location: University of Idaho Extension at 85 E. Baseline Rd, Rupert, Idaho
Registration will be closed when the class is full or January 28th, 2026.
Additional Idaho Foodbank Causes
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Sponsored by:The Boise Co-Op
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It's Not Just a Candle
Sponsored by:Elk Meadows Candle Company @ Boise Christmas Show
It's Not Just a Candle You're Buying Today... Elk Meadows Candle Company and The Idaho Foodbank are joining efforts in helping feed Idaho families in need. For every purchase made from Elk Meadows Candle Company at The Boise Christmas Show, Elks Meadows Candle Co. will be donating 10% of total sales to The Idaho Foodbank.
5610 N Glenwood St.
Boise, Idaho 83714
Empty Bowls
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank
Empty Bowls is a community event to fight hunger. Handcrafted & hand painted bowls can be purchased online November 23 - December 1, 2023.
Each time a meal is enjoyed in a purchased bowl, this is a reminder that not all Idahoans know where their next meal is coming from.
All funds raised will help provide food assistance to local Idahoans experiencing food insecurity.
3630 E. Commercial Court, Meridian Idaho 83642
Meridian, ID 83642
Hymns of Thanksgiving
Sponsored by:Celebrations in Music
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Sunday, November 19, 2023, doors open at 6:30pm, concert starts at 7:30pm.
This event is free to the public, no tickets required.
Guests will be invited to make a monetary donation to The Idaho Foodbank at the event.
233 S. Capitol Blvd.
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Sponsored by:Yvette Yorba
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Throughout the entire year BoxLunch is raising funds to support The Idaho Foodbank.
2300 E. 17th St.
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Sponsored by:Moscow Chamber of Commerce
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Doors open at 11:30 AM and programming starts at 12:00 PM. I highly recommend you come early to take advantage of networking with other members.
1516 West Pullman Road
Moscow, Idaho 83843
Round UP to Fill the Plates
Sponsored by:Les Schwab Tires
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Round up to fill the plates in our community.
Les Schwab employees are making an impact for the holidays in our community.
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Sponsored by:Jersey Mike's
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Stomp Out Hunger
Sponsored by:Stinker Stores
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TJX Stop Hunger Campaign
Sponsored by:TJX Companies
All TJX Companies in Idaho including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Home Goods and Sierra Trading Post will be asking customers to donate $1, $5 or $10 at the register to help benefit The Idaho Foodbank. In addition, any donations made on a TJMaxx credit card will be part of a match up to $100,000. All funds raised will support a hunger-free Idaho.