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December 9, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
7 Cares Idaho Shares
7 Cares Idaho Shares is an annual day of giving that started in 2008, put on by Channel 7. KTVB is asking for donations on their broadcasts leading up to the event, and will be reporting live from the donation locations the morning of December 9th. All donations of cash and non-perishable food items will go to help select charities keep their shelves fully stocked and purses full during the winter months when the need for food, shelter, and aid increases. The different charities will be accepting donations at Albertsons and Fred Meyer locations across the Treasure Valley and in Twin Falls. Donations of both food and cash can be taken at all locations.
Locations:
BSU Football Stadium and select Fred Meyer and Albertsons locations in the Treasure Valley and Twin Falls.
Additional Idaho Foodbank Causes
Scouting for Food
Sponsored by:Grand Teton Council: Boy Scouts of America
On Saturday, October 21st, The Grand Teton Council of The Boy Scouts of America will be hosting their annual food drive, Scouting for Food. Scouts will have drop off locations all throughout Southeast Idaho to collect food for Idahoan's facing food insecurity from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For food safety reasons, perishable and home-canned items cannot be accepted at this event. Join the Grand Teton Council on Saturday, October 21st as they support neighbors in need during the 2023 Scouting for Food.
Maverik Round Up Your Change
Sponsored by:Maverik
Maverik's customers and team members will once again round up their cash and credit transactions to the nearest dollar (OR MORE) to help fight hunger and benefit The Idaho Foodbank.
Give Back with Citizen's Community Bank
Sponsored by:Citizen's Community Bank
Citizen's Community Bank has chosen The Idaho Foodbank to be the recipient of their Give Back campaign from October to December. This is a chance for our customers and employees to give back to our communities. Customers who open a new account can donate their $10 gift card and CCB employees can pay $5 on Fridays to wear jeans. All donations will support the eastern branch of The Idaho Foodbank and feed our neighbors in need.
Ham-A-Palooza
Sponsored by:Lewis Clark Credit Union
Donate today at LCCU and LCCU will match community donations up to $7000!
Giving back to the community One HAM at a time!
October 1-December 15, 2023
Empty Bowls Throw Down
Sponsored by:Ceramica
We are inviting our community to help us throw or hand build as many bowls for the Empty Bowls fundraiser as possible. We are providing free clay, and free instruction that day for anyone who will donate their bowl to the Food Bank. This is a great opportunity to try to work with clay for free and contribute to an amazing cause. Later on, we will offer discounts for painting of these bowls.
Our event will run all day long. Our studio will transform into a clay studio for the day.
Painting for the Empty Bowls Fundraiser will also be possible, if our customers do not want to get dirty. We will offer a $2 discount for each painted and donated bowl.
1002 S Vista Ave
Boise, ID 83705
Lewiston's The Chefs' Affaire
Sponsored by:North Central Branch of the Idaho Foodbank
A Chefs’ Affaire is The Idaho Foodbank North Central’s only event, and an opportunity to share our mission with 200 very important guests. This year’s event will be on LC State College Campus working with the Hospitality and Culinary Arts Professors/LCSC Staff. Our aim is to collaborate with students, local supporters and vendors to create an event showcasing their hard work and to support the Idaho Foodbanks mission. The goal is to raise $110,000 to support The Idaho Foodbank’s programs and services directed at the 1 in 7 Idahoans in North Central who struggle with hunger. With the collaboration of premier Chefs, local producers and vintners, this amazing event is made possible with your support.
This year, 3 Chefs’ will prepare and serve appetizers to the guests as the mingle and sip wine. The event will kick off with the Black Box Challenge: Chefs Blaine and Chef Aaron will compete with the same surprise ingredients for a Amuse-Bouche. The guest will try both and pick a winner. An announcement of the winner will happen at the end of the evening and crowned. The following courses will be prepared by Chef Magen and Chef Rodney with students of the Culinary Arts Program of LC State. The Skalicky’s Bakery will prepare a dessert for everyone to enjoy and savor.
500 8th Ave
Lewiston, ID 83501
2nd Annual Idaho Foodbank Music Festival
Sponsored by:Aaron Ball Band
On Saturday, September 9th the 2nd Annual Idaho Foodbank Music Festival is happening in Pocatello. The Aaron Ball Band along with Opskamatrtists and Dalton &Thompson, will be performing from 5:00P - 9:00P . The event, sponsored by Phil Meador Subaru, will be at Lookout Point. The suggested donation for admission is $5 and RV Storage matches donations, up to $1,000. There will be food and drinks available for purchase. Please join us for a fun evening and some great music – all to support our neighbors who are struggling to make ends meet.
426 W. Lewis St.
Pocatello, ID 83204
Coffee of the Month at The Roastere
Sponsored by:The Roastere
The Roastere is partnering with The Idaho Foodbank for a September promotion. For every bag of Black Forest Chemical Free coffee purchased, The Roastere will donate $1 to The Idaho Foodbank. By enjoying this exquisite coffee you'll not only indulge your senses but also contribute to the well-being of local families.
11875 W. President Dr.
Boise, ID 83713
LCCU Backpack Buddy Program 2023
Sponsored by:Lewis Clark Credit Union
LCCU will participate by asking members to donate $10 for a Backpack for our local school. IFB will provide
information about participating schools in each Idaho location of LCCU. All proceeds of this program will stay at
the NC Branch’s Back to School program. LCCU to MATCH the member’s donations.
13th Annual NAPA Poker Run and Car Show
Sponsored by:Lewiston NAPA stores
13th annual Poker Run and Car show
August 23rd Hereth Park- 1534 Powers Ave Lewiston, ID
$15 Per Hand $5 per extra card
The Idaho Foodbank will be one of the many stops in Lewiston to punch your card.
The proceeds from the event will benefit the Back To School Campaign for the Idaho Foodbank.
1534 Powers Ave
Lewiston, ID 83501