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
Santa Bucks Store Promotion
Sponsored by:Albertsons
Visit your local Albertsons store and ask about Santa Bucks today! We are asking for $1, $5 and $10 tax-exempt donations, but custom amount donations are happily accepted. Every donation counts, and your generous contribution will make a difference for a family in need.
Empty Bowls
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank
PLACEHOLDER for 20th Anniversary of Empty Bowls Friday November 24
Please put on our IFB Calendar
Inquiries call Christine Dwello 208.577.2698 or cdwello@idahofoodbank.org
Drop off any donated bowls at 3562 S. TK Avenue 83705 by NOVEMBER 20. Bowls dropped off after Monday November 20 will be included for Empty Bowls 2018.
Available sponsorships inquire with Christine Dwello
More information logo and list of restaurants and sponsors to be provided 10/24
Hunger Bowl
Sponsored by:Boise State University
Football fans can support their team and fight hunger at the 10th annual Hunger Bowl, which takes place on Saturday, November 18 during Boise State Bronco’s game against the Air Force Falcons.
Show Us Your Cans Charity Concert
Sponsored by:100.3 The X
Free concert featuring 3 national acts and 2 local act. Listeners of 100.3 The X can get into the event for free with the donation of canned goods to be collected at the Knitting Factory that evening.
Buy a Bottle, Give a Meal Fred Meyers Wines
Sponsored by:Constellation Brand Wines
Fred Meyers is partnering with Constellation Brand Wines! $1.00 per bottle sold of Clos de bois, Ruffino, Charles Smith Wines, Meiomi, 14Hands, Villa Maria Santa Cristian and Seven Falls Cellars from November 1 through December 31.
Buy a Bottle, Give a Meal Fred Meyers Wines
Sponsored by:Constellation Brand Wines
Fred Meyers partnering with Constellation Brand wines is donating $1.00 per bottle sold of Clos de bois, Ruffino, Charles Smith Wines, Meiomi, 14Hands, Villa Maria Santa Cristian and Seven Falls Cellars from November 1 through December 31.
Feed The Foodbank
Sponsored by:Chelsea Blewett with Well Connected Electric
Various businesses within the LC Valley will be doing a food and fund drive from November 1st to November 15th and all proceeds will benefit The Idaho Foodbank. There are several drop locations where the public can take food/funds. Including: Joe hall Ford, Inland Cellular, Smart Fitness, P1FCU, Hot Shot Espresso, and The Idaho Foodbank will also be a drop center.
Season of Giving
Sponsored by:First Tech Federal Credit Union
First Tech Federal Credit Union is hoping you'll share Season of Giving by engaging members and First Tech branches to help them direct funds to feature non-profits through social media. Through social media raise awareness and receive votes . the Idaho Foodbank if selected will receive $1,000, 2nd and 3rd receive $500 each.
Les Schwab Turkey Drive
Sponsored by:Les Schwab Tire Stores
Celebrating 12 years of Les Schwab Turkey Drive and our partner agencies providing turkeys to Idahoans who are struggling with hunger around the Holidays from November to December.
Scouting for Food
Sponsored by:Boy Scouts of America Grand Teton Council
The Boy Scouts of America Grand Teton Council will once again be gathering non-perishable food items as part of their "Scouting for Food" drive in Eastern Idaho this October. Bags for food collection will be dropped of beginning Oct 21 with the Scouts collecting those filled bags on Saturday, October 28th. The Grand Teton Council serves 16 counties in Eastern Idaho and is working with The Idaho Foodbank to distribute the food to each troops closest local Food Pantry. Best of luck for a hugely successful drive Scouts!