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February 2| 5:30 pm - March 16| 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.
This Class is Now Full
FULL
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
Feed the Need
Sponsored by:Chelsea Blewett
This is a 5-county food and fund drive, running the entire month of November.
Scouting for Food
Sponsored by:Boy Scouts of America
You can help fight hunger in our community. All you need to do is place nonperishable food items in a grocery bag or box for the local Boy Scouts to collect. No glass containers. Please leave your food on your doorstep. All donations will be distributed to our local food banks to help families in need.
555 S. 1st Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
Corks for a Cause
Sponsored by:Lindsay Creek Vineyards
Plan to join The Idaho Foodbank at Lindsay Creek Vineyards Thursday, October 24, 2019 for "Corks for a Cause". Enjoy a relaxing, fun evening all while helping raise funds to assist individuals and families in our region who are suffering from food insecurity. 10% of all beer, wine and food sales will be donated to The Idaho Foodbank.
3107 Powers Ave
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
University of Idaho Homecoming Food & Fund Drive
Sponsored by:Alumni Association
The University of Idaho and Idaho State University football teams will battle it out Saturday, Oct. 19 in the U of I Kibby Dome for the U of I Homecoming game. In addition to the game, each University will scuffle to see which can bring in the most food and funds to benefit the North Central Branch of The Idaho Foodbank. The food and fund drive is organized by The U of I Alumni Association and will take place the entire week of homecoming. Collection bins will be located in several areas on the U of I campus. A change drive will also be part of the festivities.
Ada County Crop Hunger Walk
Sponsored by:Crop Hunger Walk
The Ada County CROP Hunger Walk invites you to join our walk to celebrate CROP Hunger Walk’s 50th Anniversary--this is Ada County CROP Hunger Walk’s 38th year! CROP Hunger Walks help hunger efforts locally, nationally and globally.
25% of all funds generated from our walk will be designated to the Idaho Foodbank and remain in Idaho to end hunger here.
Walkers enjoy the 3.4 mile route on the greenbelt as well as downtown Boise. We walk 3.4 miles because that is the distance many people in our world have to walk to access water. A one mile route is available for folks who are unable to do the longer walk.
Please join us October 13th to end hunger one step at a time.
Together, we can help end hunger in our community and around the world!
700 S Capitol Blvd
Boise, Idaho 83702
Race for the Steaks
Sponsored by:Idaho Beef Council
This is a race to support the YMCA and The Idaho Foodbank's Beef Counts program.
Zions Bank Harvest For Hunger
Sponsored by:Zions Bank
I've attached the fact sheet below. This event was the same as what was done last year.
Hunger Is
Sponsored by:Albertsons Companies Foundation
Donations made at 34 Albertsons stores in Idaho from September 1 – 30 will be used to provide healthy breakfast foods for kids via The Idaho Foodbank Backpack and School Pantry programs.
Student Day of Caring
Sponsored by:Twin County United Way
Incorporated in the first day of school activities, more than 250 students are prepared to volunteer at various LC Valley locations for approximately two hours. Our goal is to provide teams of volunteers with meaningful, hands-on projects. Students should have fun and experience the rewards of volunteering, while learning about the important work of your organization.
By providing students with a first-hand look at the services provided in our community, we can raise awareness about local needs and promote volunteerism for students continue throughout the year – and into the future.
Lunch at the Ballpark
Sponsored by:Boise Hawks
Boise Hawks is providing a free lunch at the ballpark on Tuesday, Aug 13th. Come out for free food, games and meet the players.