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September 24, 2024| 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Boise – A Seat At The Table
The Idaho Foodbank’s A Seat at the Table is our newly designed and largest culinary fundraising event of the year!
This year we will be offering events in Boise, Lewiston and Idaho Falls as we work to expand our reach to more Idahoans. These unique dining experiences include chefs showcasing their culinary art skills in a black box appetizer challenge, a delectable main course and a sure to please dessert.
We hope you will join us for an evening of delicious food and fun all while supporting The Idaho Foodbank’s mission to nourish, educate, and end hunger for all.
Boise
Tuesday, September 24th; Doors open at 5:30pm MT Boise Center East 195 S Capitol Blvd Boise, ID 83706 *Returning attendees, please note this will be in the Boise Center East, across the courtyard from where we have been the past few years.Additional Idaho Foodbank Causes
Will Act 4 Food
Sponsored by:Daisy's Madhouse Theater
Daisy’s Madhouse Theatre announces “Will Act 4 Food,” a short-play festival to benefit The Idaho Foodbank. This annual event, now in its 8th year, will be held on Saturday, January 28th at 7:30 p.m. at the Boise Little Theater (map here). In 2016, "Will Act 4 Food" raised $4,000 for the statewide hunger-relief organization.
The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl is Thursday, December 22 at Albertsons Stadium with U of I Vandals vs. Colorado State Rams. Parking lot opens at 1pm game starts at 5pm. A bowling event sponsored by Albertsons between the teams that benefits The Idaho Foodbank is scheduled for Monday , December 19 starting at 5:30 PM at Wahooz PINZ in Meridian.
Messiah Sing-In Community Event
Sponsored by:Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The annual Hallelujah Chorus in association with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints is hosting a Messiah Sign-in live musical event. The show begins at 7:00pm on Sunday December 18th at the Stephens Performing Arts Center in Pocatello. Admission is free, however, canned goods and cash will be collected for the Idaho Foodbank.
Drive Away Hunger
Sponsored by:Cole and Smith Chevrolt and KPVI News Channel 6
Friday, December 16th, “Drive Away Hunger” in partnership with Cole Chevrolet in Pocatello and Smith Chevrolet in Idaho Falls will be happening at local Fred Meyer stores in both Pocatello and Idaho Falls locations. From 4 to 7p, near the front doors of both stores, there will be a Chevy pickup. Participants will be able to leave food donations in the truck, so we can “fill the truck.” All the food goes to the Idaho Foodbank.
Betty the Washer Woman 2017 Calendar
Sponsored by:Cucina di Paolo
Cucina di Paolo is an Italian restaurant owned by Mary Jean and Paul Wegners. They decided to capitalize on their Betty Washer Woman, a beloved Boise icon, with a 2017 13-month calendar with local businesses sponsoring different months. All proceeds from the $20/calendar less tax and cost of calendar equals out to $12 going to The Idaho Foodbank. The January picture is a mockup of the famous Marilyn Monroe potato sack photo. Each month has a differently themed Betty.
Pocatello Model Railroad Open House
Sponsored by:Pocatello Model Railroad
The Pocatello Model Railroad and Historical Society will be hosting open host festivities every Saturday in the month of December 3, 10, and 17th. Monetary donations will be accepted and given to the Idaho Foodbank.
Fred Meyer Cannister Drive
Sponsored by:Fred Meyer
Holiday push for donations where you can leave your extra change to be donated to IFB.
Alberstons Santa Bucks
Sponsored by:Albertsons
Hunger doesn’t end at Thanksgiving. Albertsons is offering the opportunity to give once again in hopes to feed more families for the remainder of the holiday season.
Santa Bucks pulls from the same concept as Turkey Bucks. We are asking for $1, $5 and $10 tax-exempt donations, but custom amount donations are also accepted. Every donation helps, and your generous contribution will go a long way this season. Visit your local Albertsons store for more details.
Subaru "Share the Love" Hometown Charity
Sponsored by:Kendall Subaru of Idaho, Lewiston
The "Share the Love" Event is entering its 9th year for Subaru of America, Inc. During the Share the Love event, for every new vehicle purchased or leased, Subaru donates $250 to the purchaser's choice of participating charities. Over the past eight years of the event, Subaru and our retailers have made a real impact, donating a total of $65 million to a wide range of both national and local charities. The last three years Subaru retailers have been able to select a Hometown Charity to receive donations, in addition to the national charities, and we look forward continuing the Hometown Charity program this year to help increase the impact Share the Love is making in local communities across the country!
Whole Foods 5% Community Giving Day
Sponsored by:Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market knows how their local community is passionate about supporting the local causes. First off, did you know Whole Foods donates to The Idaho Foodbank's Food Rescue program and their prepared food to local shelters? Several times a year, Whole Foods holds a Community Giving Day, where five percent of that day’s net sales are donated to a local nonprofit or educational organization. This November 17, Whole Foods Market selected The Idaho Foodbank as the recipient of for the holiday season.