Nimiipuu Health Diabetes Coordinator Marissa, along with Kesha Barden, the Nutrition Education Specialist with The Idaho Foodbank, will lead participants in cooking a low sodium Thanksgiving meal. Marissa will provide diabetic education and Kesha will provide supplemental nutritional education about low sodium foods. There will be delicious food, engaging activities and door prizes. For more information or to register contact Marissa at Nimiipuu health 208-843-2271 ext. 2849

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Get ready for epic battles and heartwarming generosity as Boise State Esports presents the Giving Games charity tournament. Throughout the week, teams will face off in various esports titles, battling it out for supremacy and bragging rights.
The Giving Games Charity Tournament event, presented by Idaho Central Credit Union, will feature games like Call of Duty, Rocket League, and College Football 25. Hosted by Boise State Esports on Wednesday November 13th 6-9 pm, Thursday 14th 6-9 pm, Friday 15th 6-9 pm and Saturday November 16, 12-7 PM, the event benefits the Idaho Foodbank, where donations help provide meals for those in need.

The true measure of success in the Giving Games isn’t just about winning matches; it’s about the funds raised for the Idaho Food Bank.

Teams interested in participating can sign up for a donation of $1,000 and $2,000 to have your organization's logo present at the event.

Every $5 raised helps The Idaho Foodbank provide food for up to 15 meals.

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CBS Channel 2 hosts the annual Great Idaho Food Drive. This year it will run from November 11th-November 25th. At the end of the drive, a parage of Les Schwab trucks will come to the Idaho Foodbank on November 25th to unload the food that they have collected throughout the drive.
This year's participants so far are:

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KBOI and KIZN 92.3
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It’s that turkey time of the year again! Come join Barrie’s Ski & Sports for their 17th annual Cranksgiving turkey drive and bike parade. To meet the increased need for assistance in Bannock county, we are asking for your support to help us gather turkeys to be distributed at the Bannock County Thanksgiving food distribution. Turkeys and monetary donations can be dropped off at Barrie’s Ski & Sports, or the Idaho Foodbank. All donations will need to be made by 12:00pm November 22nd.

Whether you're able to donate or just want to join in on the fun, grab your bike (and a turkey if you can) and meet us at 10:00am at Barrie’s Ski and Sports on Saturday, November 23rd as we peddle all these precious proteins to the Foodbank warehouse.

For more information about how to get involved, contact Kyle Peck in the Pocatello office at 208-869-0255.

Feed a Ton 2024 Food and Fund Drive at Pacific Steel and Recycling in November.
Please join us as we work to help those in our communities who are facing food insecurity in winter. All food donated will go to local charity.

Albertsons and The Idaho Foodbank are partnering again this holiday season to address food insecurity. From November 1 to December 25, customers can support The Idaho Foodbank by purchasing Holiday Bucks for the Feed Joy campaign when they pay for their purchases at select Albertsons locations.

The Pocatello Police Department has launched its 6th annual “Give the Cops a Bird” turkey drive! All proceeds go directly to the local Idaho Foodbank to help feed the hungry in our community. Frozen turkeys and monetary donations will be accepted through Friday, November 22nd at the Pocatello Police Department.

If you’re interested in making a monetary donation, those can be dropped off at the Pocatello Police Department as well. Please make checks payable to the “Pocatello FOP Union”, and any Venmo donations can be sent to the Pocatello Police Department at @Portneuf-Valley-Lodge with a note specifying that it’s for Give the Cops a Bird.

Don’t miss your chance to “Give the Cops a Bird” and help us help the community!

Les Schwab customers will once again round up their cash and credit transactions to the nearest dollar (OR MORE) to help fight HUNGER. Funds raised will support foodbanks in the local area. November 1- December 31 Customers of LEs Schwab in North Central Idaho will be supporting the efforts to fill the plates this holiday season. Stop by Grangeville, Orofino, Moscow, or Lewiston and Round Up at the registers!

Join The Idaho Foodbank on 10/26 for Scare Away Hunger, an annual family day of volunteering. This event is open to families with children as young as 4 years old and family friendly costumes are welcome! We have 2, 1 hour shifts available from 10am-11am & 11am-12pm. To register to volunteer, visit our volunteer platform here https://idahofoodbank.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/lewiston or email Ashley Singer at asinger@idahofoodbank.org or call 208-746-2288.

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The Grand Teton Council of Scouts will host its annual food drive in Eastern Idaho on Saturday, October 19th. Stationed throughout their communities, scouts will collect shelf-stable items to be donated to The Idaho Foodbank or a local community partner.

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