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January 15, 2024| 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Back To School Radio-thon
McVey Entertainment group is hosting a Back To School Radio-thon on Monday, January 15th to promote the Backpack and School Pantry programs in North Central Idaho. Z-Rock 96.5, The River 105.1 and Canyon Country 106.9 are helping to raise awareness and generate funds for this program on this MLK nationwide day of service. Listeners can donate on the station’s website, www.koze.com, deliver cash or check donations to the radio station @ 2575 Snake River Avenue, or call 208-743-2502 and your donation will gladly be picked up by radio station staff. This year’s goal is $4,000 to feed children in the region. Donations will be directed to Back to School Programs in the North Central Branch in Lewiston.
Additional Idaho Foodbank Causes
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.
KLEW Presents Rock-N-Stock
Sponsored by:Boomers Garden & KELW TV
KLEW TV PRESENTS:
“ROCK-N-STOCK”, A CLASSIC ROCK CONCERT TO BENEFIT THE IDAHO FOODBANK. FRIDAY, AUG 24 AT BOOMERS GARDEN IN DOWNTOWN LEWISTON. LOCAL ROCKERS DIVERSION DRIVE AND KLEW TV NEED YOUR HELP TO STOCK THE SHELVES OF OUR LOCAL FOOD BANK. $15 AT THE DOOR, ONLY $10 IF YOU BRING A CANNED OR PACKAGED FOOD DONATION. GATES OPEN AT 6, MUSIC STARTS AT 7. COME ENJOY GREAT MUSIC AND HELP A GREAT CAUSE. AT THE VERY FIRST EVER “ROCK-N-STOCK”
Beef Counts BBQ w/Lance Pekus, Cowboy Ninja
Sponsored by:Albertsons
Albertsons is kicking off a month long promotion for the Beef Counts program which provides a consistent supply of beef protein to Idaho families in need.
Hershey's 2018 Share Goodness: Feed your Community
Sponsored by:Whitney Mayer
Hershey's Company has selected the Idaho Foodbank to receive a $5,000 donation as part of their event because we serve the Idaho Falls area which is one of their target locations. Their goal is to help raise awareness about hunger in our local communities.
Mountain Home Country Music Festival
Sponsored by:Country Music Concerts LLC
Want to earn free wristbands for the festival and help The Idaho Foodbank? Volunteer as a server for Mountain Home Country Music Festival! For every hour you contribute, MHCMF will donate $10 (equivalent to 50 meals) to The Idaho Foodbank. Volunteers signing up for 12hrs total (one shift 4hrs per day) receive two 3-day general admission wristbands. Volunteers who sign up for a 4hr shift on a single day will receive one single day general admission wristband for the day they are volunteering. Sign up at the link below.
8th Annual Community Dog Wash Fundraiser
Sponsored by:Broadway Veterinary Hospital
8th Annual Community Dog Wash Fundraiser event benefiting The Idaho Foodbank and Fuzzy Paws. $10.00 is the suggested donation for full dog wash service by Veterinarian technicians at Broadway Veterinary Hospital (voted Best in Boise Weekly in 2015, 2016 and 2017). Broadway Vet will match ALL donations!
*All dogs must be on a leash. Please, no aggressive dogs* Does not include nail trim
Located in back of Broadway Veterinary Hospital
Call with questions (208) 344-5592 or 503.956.9723
Alive After Five
Sponsored by:Downtown Boise Association
The Idaho Foodbank will be at Alive After Five on Wednesday, July 18. We will be taking donations and holding a raffle for tickets to the three-day Mountain Home Country Music Festival next week!