J.R. Simplot's Don Plant is partnering with The Idaho Foodbank this August to support our local students during our annual Back to School campaign! Every year, The Idaho Foodbank puts on the campaign to help raise funds and awareness for childhood food insecurity across our communities. Right now, in East Idaho, 1 in 6 children do not have regular and consistent access to nutritious food. Through this campaign and the funds raised from it, The Idaho Foodbank is able to operate our two school-focused programs - the Backpack Program and the School Pantry program - serving thousands of students across the region each year.

The Backpack Program allows us to provide small bags of food to children in need to take home with them over the weekend where they no longer have access to the school meals that they often rely on. And our School Pantry program lets us stock pantries in schools across the region for students of all ages to access in a safe and comfortable location. Out of our Pocatello warehouse, we work with roughly 70-80 schools across the region through one or both of these programs. Every year, we hear back from teachers and counselors and administrators that the kids who are using these resources are being more social, doing better in their classes, and are generally more active and engaged.

That's why partnerships from local organizations are so important. The more we can spread the word about these resources, then 1) the more people can help to support the programs, and 2) more people in need will learn about opportunities available to them. No child should have to go to school on Monday mornings having been hungry the whole weekend, and this campaign is our attempt to address that issue that so many of our kids face.

Panera Bread is Raising Dough! Grand Opening Special Offer supporting The Idaho Foodbank!

The Twin Falls location of Panera Bread is hosting a fundraiser benefitting The Idaho Foodbank on Wednesday, July 29th, 2026 from 4:00-8:00pm. 30% of net sales will benefit our programs impacting children, adults, and families.

Make sure to use code FUND4U at panerabread.com, in the Panera App, or at the kiosk in-cafe to make your order count towards our fundraiser. Or bring this flyer or show a digital copy to your cashier when ordering at the cafe to ensure that The Idaho Foodbank received a portion of the sales.

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Enjoy your meal at Koi and 20% of the days sales will go to the Idaho Foodbank!
Wednesday July 22nd, 2026- All day- Dine in only! 11am - 9 pm

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Join us for Beef Night at the Boise Hawks on July 17! The Boise Hawks will play the RedPocket Mobiles, with post-game fireworks.

A portion of ticket sales and concession stand sales from the evening will go to The Idaho Foodbank Beef Counts program! Beef Counts is a program designed to provide a consistent supply of high-quality protein throughout the year to neighbors in need across the state.

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1 in 6 children in Idaho faces hunger.

For too many children, when school is out, meals disappear. Weekends, holidays, and summer break can bring uncertainty about where their next meal will come from, leaving families to wonder how they’ll put food on the table.

This July 4, in honor of America’s 250th anniversary, the Albertsons Companies Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors program is launching Nourish the American Dream – a bold, nationwide, multi-year movement to help end childhood hunger once and for all.

The Idaho Foodbank is proud to join organizations across the country in this collective effort to help nourish every child’s potential.

From July 1–7, The Idaho Foodbank is raising critical funds to support our mission and contribute to Nourish the American Dream’s goal of helping more children access the nutritious food they need to grow, learn, and thrive.

During this campaign, the Albertsons Companies Foundation will match every donation up to $5,000, doubling your impact.

You can support this effort by making a donation to The Idaho Foodbank between July 1–7. You can also round up at the register at your local Albertsons store, and those donations will stay right here in Idaho to help feed Idaho children and families.

Join us in helping nourish the American Dream.

Kickoff Team USA June 19th with Athletic Club Boise Supporting the Idaho Food Bank!

Please help us support the Idaho Food Bank by bringing non-perishable food donations and supporting local families in need. We have a goal of 6,000 pounds of food equaling approximately 5,000 meals for Idaho Families.

Join us for the ultimate watch party as Team USA continues their 2026 campaign right here on home soil. We are transforming the stadium concourse into the best fan zone in Boise, complete with a 20 foot TV wall, to watch the United States take on Australia in this highly anticipated match!

Event Details:
Matchup: USA vs. Australia
Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
Doors Open: 12:00 PM MDT
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM MDT
Location: Athletic Club Boise Stadium

Bring your friends, wear your red, white, and blue, and get ready for an electric atmosphere. We'll have the game playing live on the big screens, plus plenty of food trucks and full beverage service. Let's pack the stadium and show our support as the USA starts their journey!

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The Edwards Greenhouse annual Souper Sale is back! Bring 5 nonperishable food items or add a $5 donation to The Idaho Foodbank at checkout to receive 50% off annual plants.

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Witness theatrical magic for a cause! Can writers, actors, and directors create 7 short plays in just 24 hours? You bet they can, at the Will Act 4 Food benefit!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of theater on Saturday, June 13th at 7:30 pm at Boise Little Theater. Witness the creativity and hilarity that unfold as playwrights race against the clock, directors scramble to assemble casts, and actors bring the brand-new scripts to life. More than just entertainment, this event fights hunger! Proceeds benefit The Idaho Foodbank, helping families in need across our state.

Here's what awaits you:
- 7 original short plays (6-10 minutes each) created in just 24 hours!
- Friendly competition: See who wins for Best Show, Best Script, and more!
- Bid on exciting raffle prizes!
- Support a great cause: Help feed Idaho families through The Idaho Foodbank!

Don't miss this one-of-a-kind event! Tickets are available now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/will-act-4-food-performance-a-theatrical-fundraiser-for-the-idaho-foodbank-tickets-1988916615136?aff=erelexpmlt.

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Simplot's "FRYDAHO" is back! This community celebration is a fun, family-friendly, and FREE event to celebrate the things that make Idaho great: Community and French Fries. Come to the JUMP park in downtown Boise on June 12, 2026 for free fries and beef sliders, drinks, music and entertainment.

If you'd like to donate to The Idaho Foodbank in connection with this event, please visit our fundraising page here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/simplot-frydaho-ifb.

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Competing organizations design and build sculptures made entirely of canned goods. These canned good sculptures provide an engaging way for visitors to learn about the fight against hunger in Idaho and promote the presence and capabilities of various businesses and organizations located in the Treasure Valley. These teams use their creativity, design and construction expertise, and collaboration skills to compete against each other to create awe-inspiring and entertaining structures. After the sculptures are dismantled, all the canned goods will be donated to the Idaho Food bank.

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