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December 5, 2025| 12:00 pm - December 6, 2025| 6:00 pm
Empty Bowls 2025
The bowls are back in Towne! This year, The Idaho Foodbank’s annual Empty Bowls sale will be held in-person at Boise Towne Square on December 5th – 6th from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm each day.
Hundreds of handcrafted & hand-painted bowls donated by local artisans and community members will be available for purchase during the sale. Bowls start at $15 each and can be purchased with cash or card (including tap to pay). All funds raised will be used to further The Idaho Foodbank’s mission to nourish, educate, and advocate.
Please note that there will be NO online sale this year. Come to Boise Towne Square on December 5th – 6th to find your favorite bowl and support The Idaho Foodbank!
Additional Idaho Foodbank Causes
Santa Bucks Store Promotion
Sponsored by:Albertsons
Visit your local Albertsons store and ask about Santa Bucks today! We are asking for $1, $5 and $10 tax-exempt donations, but custom amount donations are happily accepted. Every donation counts, and your generous contribution will make a difference for a family in need.
Empty Bowls
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank
PLACEHOLDER for 20th Anniversary of Empty Bowls Friday November 24
Please put on our IFB Calendar
Inquiries call Christine Dwello 208.577.2698 or cdwello@idahofoodbank.org
Drop off any donated bowls at 3562 S. TK Avenue 83705 by NOVEMBER 20. Bowls dropped off after Monday November 20 will be included for Empty Bowls 2018.
Available sponsorships inquire with Christine Dwello
More information logo and list of restaurants and sponsors to be provided 10/24
Hunger Bowl
Sponsored by:Boise State University
Football fans can support their team and fight hunger at the 10th annual Hunger Bowl, which takes place on Saturday, November 18 during Boise State Bronco’s game against the Air Force Falcons.
Show Us Your Cans Charity Concert
Sponsored by:100.3 The X
Free concert featuring 3 national acts and 2 local act. Listeners of 100.3 The X can get into the event for free with the donation of canned goods to be collected at the Knitting Factory that evening.
Buy a Bottle, Give a Meal Fred Meyers Wines
Sponsored by:Constellation Brand Wines
Fred Meyers is partnering with Constellation Brand Wines! $1.00 per bottle sold of Clos de bois, Ruffino, Charles Smith Wines, Meiomi, 14Hands, Villa Maria Santa Cristian and Seven Falls Cellars from November 1 through December 31.
Buy a Bottle, Give a Meal Fred Meyers Wines
Sponsored by:Constellation Brand Wines
Fred Meyers partnering with Constellation Brand wines is donating $1.00 per bottle sold of Clos de bois, Ruffino, Charles Smith Wines, Meiomi, 14Hands, Villa Maria Santa Cristian and Seven Falls Cellars from November 1 through December 31.
Feed The Foodbank
Sponsored by:Chelsea Blewett with Well Connected Electric
Various businesses within the LC Valley will be doing a food and fund drive from November 1st to November 15th and all proceeds will benefit The Idaho Foodbank. There are several drop locations where the public can take food/funds. Including: Joe hall Ford, Inland Cellular, Smart Fitness, P1FCU, Hot Shot Espresso, and The Idaho Foodbank will also be a drop center.
Season of Giving
Sponsored by:First Tech Federal Credit Union
First Tech Federal Credit Union is hoping you'll share Season of Giving by engaging members and First Tech branches to help them direct funds to feature non-profits through social media. Through social media raise awareness and receive votes . the Idaho Foodbank if selected will receive $1,000, 2nd and 3rd receive $500 each.
Les Schwab Turkey Drive
Sponsored by:Les Schwab Tire Stores
Celebrating 12 years of Les Schwab Turkey Drive and our partner agencies providing turkeys to Idahoans who are struggling with hunger around the Holidays from November to December.
Scouting for Food
Sponsored by:Boy Scouts of America Grand Teton Council
The Boy Scouts of America Grand Teton Council will once again be gathering non-perishable food items as part of their "Scouting for Food" drive in Eastern Idaho this October. Bags for food collection will be dropped of beginning Oct 21 with the Scouts collecting those filled bags on Saturday, October 28th. The Grand Teton Council serves 16 counties in Eastern Idaho and is working with The Idaho Foodbank to distribute the food to each troops closest local Food Pantry. Best of luck for a hugely successful drive Scouts!