September 10| 11:00 am - September 11| 3:00 pm
911 Day
Join us in Boise on September 11 for the 9/11 Day of Service! Volunteer as Support Staff and help us pack 192,500 meals for those in need.
As we prepare to commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11, we are honored to invite Idaho Food Bank to be part of this historic day of service and remembrance. Through this nationwide initiative, more than 50,000 volunteers across 50 cities will come together to pack 20 million meals for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.
Public registration opens July 7. While your group may still register after that date, volunteer spots are expected to fill quickly.
Register Here: https://volunteer.911day.org/projects/e1d7e5f1-0499-4c2d-9360-d4e99b87279d
Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older to participate. Please note that anyone with this link can register, so we ask that you share it only with your intended audience. Volunteers are welcome to register for more than one shift if they wish.
Event Details
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Location: JUMP Boise
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Thu, Sep 1011:00 AM – 3:00 PM MDT · 4 hrs
- Fri, Sep 11
7:30 AM – 1:00 PM MDT · 5.5 hrs
Once registered, volunteers will receive a confirmation email securing their spot. Registered volunteers will also receive additional event details in the coming weeks, including parking information, arrival instructions, and dress code guidance.
Additional Idaho Foodbank Causes
Bank of America Give A Meal campaign
Sponsored by:Bank of America
For every $1 donated to Give A Meal, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation will give $2 more to help Feeding America and its network of food banks to provide meals to individuals and families who are food insecure. This nationwide program has been highly successful, helping to provide over 250 million meals over the seven years of this program – over 55 million meals contributed in 2017 alone – and localizing support for over 80% of the Feeding America network members. This is the seventh year we’ve partnered with Feeding America on Give A Meal, serving as the exclusive holiday sponsor. Together, we have the power to break the cycle and end hunger in our communities.
October is Paint Empty Bowls at Ceramica
Sponsored by:Ceramica
October is Empty Bowls painting month at Ceramica. $3.00 off any bowl you paint in Octber that you donate to The Idaho Foodbank's Empty Bowls November 23.
1002 S. Vista Ave.
Boise, ID 83705
Tucanos Envelope Campaign
Sponsored by:Tucanos
When customers receive their bill, they are given a sealed envelope. The instructions are:
Inside could be dinner for year, or free dessert or free dinner, but you have to come in again and open the envelope in front of the wait staff. At this time, a donation amount is asked to The Idaho Foodbank with Tucanos Corporate matching.
1388 S Entertainment Ave
Boise, Idaho 83709
GNC Hope for the Holidays
Sponsored by:GNC
• First year campaign happening at all GNC stores
• GNC Campaign in market
• From 9/27 thru 10/31 GNC stores will seek
customer donations to help families. $1 helps
provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding
America on behalf of local food banks. #LiveWell
Snake River Harvest Festival
Sponsored by:St. Chapelle
Soak up the tail end of summer and welcome fall at Ste. Chapelle with a variety of Idaho wineries and delicious local food and vendors to piar, all set to the sound of the High Street Party Band. Plus, don't miss out on our grape stomp challenge, sure to be a stomping good time!
Join us for the concert only or purchase a festival ticket for both the concert and tastings will all of the featured wineries and a souvenir wine glass!
This is a family friendly event; service animals only. Picnics welcome, but please no outside alcohol.
Children 13 and under are free!
Get Some Give back
Sponsored by:Boxlunch
Join BoxLunch and Bob’s Burgers: For every exclusive Feeding America® Louise Belcher Funko Pop! sold, BoxLunch will donate 10 meals* to Feeding America from 9/1/18 to 2/2/19, up to a maximum donation of $22,2013.
Hunger Action Month - Boise Co-op
Sponsored by:Boise Co-op
Boise Co-op is partnering with The Idaho Foodbank for Hunger Action Month for entire month of September.
• September is Feeding America network’s Hunger Action Month a Nationwide awareness campaign to drive and mobilize the public/community to take action on the issue of hunger.
• Promotes ways for individuals across the U.S. to get involved in the movement to help end hunger with Empty Plate activity. Grab a Plate, share On an empty stomach I can't..........
Call to action. But I can..............Snap a selfie and post to social media #idahofoodbank #boisecoop #hungeractionmonth
• Join Boise Co-op by showing your support to fight hunger with donation at register at both stores in September. Complete an Empty Plate activity Saturdays 9/8 @ Downtown and 9/15 @ Meridian at the The Idaho Fodobank tables 11AM to 1PM
Help raise 25,000 meals in September for Idahoans struggling with hunger.
Hunger Action Month @ Shari's Cafe and Pies
Sponsored by:Shari's Cafe and Pies in Idaho
Shari's Cafe and Pies will be match all online donations made in September upto $20,000. Customers can donate online through the Shari's Cafe and Pies website that will be linked to IFB website
Hunger Is
Sponsored by:Albertsons Companies Foundation
Hunger Is is a campaign to provide hungry kids with nutritious breakfasts so they can get each day off to a strong start. When you shop at any Albertsons or Safeway store, you will have an opportunity to donate to Hunger Is as you check out. All proceeds go to The Idaho Foodbank to provide healthy breakfasts to Idaho kids!
Hot August Nights
Sponsored by:Jay Starnes
Friday night concert of the Hot August Nights - Concert at Boomer's Garden owned by Jay Starnes.
Entry Fee will either be $15 or $10 and food for the foodbank. I'll suggest the $15, but won't turn down the food.