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March 8, 2024| 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Empty Bowls – Pocatello
Come support The Idaho Foodbank at this year’s Empty Bowls event in Pocatello put on by the Pocatello Arts Council! All proceeds from the event will go towards fighting hunger in our local communities here in East Idaho.On Friday, March 8th from 6-8pm, all are welcome to come join us at Westside Players at 1009 S 2nd Ave in Pocatello to enjoy an evening of great food, great music, a silent auction, and more! For a $25 donation at the door, you’ll get your pick of any single handmade ceramic bowl made by our very own Clay Club here at ISU – the bowl selections are first come, first served so make sure you get there early if you want to have the largest variety to pick from! Along with your bowl, you’ll get free soup, bread, treats, and soda courtesy of Albertsons, Sand Trap, Butterburr’s, and Fixxology, respectively.There will also be a selection of food/drinks provided by some other fantastic local businesses such as Jim Dandy’s, Off the Rails, Glean Coffee, The College Market, and The Grapevine, along with live music from the Reese Thompson Trio.This year’s event is presented by Lookout Credit Union – a long-time supporter and partner of the Idaho Foodbank – and you definitely won’t want to miss it! Hope to see you there!
Additional Idaho Foodbank Causes
TJX Help Stop Hunger
Sponsored by:TJX Stores
TJX is holding their annual Help Stop Hunger register roundup campaign from October 31 - November 2. At all TJX stores - including T.J.Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, and Sierra - customers will have the opportunity to round up their total or contribute $1, $5, or $10 at checkout. All funds raised stay local - meaning that roundup donations from all Idaho TJX stores will be given to The Idaho Foodbank. Help us stop hunger today!
The Great Idaho Food Drive
Sponsored by:CBS2
Every year, CBS Channel 2 hosts the Great Idaho Food Drive. This year, they're partnering with KBOI Radio 670 AM, Albertsons, Les Schwab, and Two Men and a Truck to collect food for The Idaho Foodbank! Food donations can be dropped off at collection locations from October 27th - November 13th. On the morning of November 14th, a parade of Les Schwab trucks will come to The Idaho Foodbank warehouse in Meridian to unload the food collected throughout the drive.
Scare Away Hunger
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank
You’re invited to join us for Scare Away Hunger, a family day of volunteering at The Idaho Foodbank in Lewiston.
Date: Saturday, October 25
Times: 10:00–11:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: The Idaho Foodbank – Lewiston
Details: Open to families with children as young as 4 years old. Costumes are welcome!
Come spend an hour making a difference for neighbors in need while enjoying a fun, family-friendly volunteer experience.
To register, scan the QR code on the flyer, visit our website https://idahofoodbank.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/lewiston or contact Ashley Singer at:
Phone: 208-746-2288
Email: asinger@idahofoodbank.org
We hope you’ll join us to help “Scare Away Hunger” this October!
3331 10th St
Lewiston, ID 83501
Scare Away Hunger
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank-Eastern
The Idaho Foodbank in Pocatello is hosting Scare Away Hunger on October 25th with four, 1-hour sessions, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This volunteer opportunity is open to families with children as young as four years old. Costumes are encouraged but not required (adults too).
You can expect treats, laughter, meeting new friends, and leaving feeling good knowing you helped your community. Please contact Shaela Schenk at sschenk@idahofoodbank.org if you'd like to sign up your family for this hauntingly good time.
555 South 1st Ave.
Pocatello, ID 83204
Maverik Round Up Your Change
Sponsored by:Maverik
At Maverik, we believe everyone deserves access to the food and resources they need to thrive. That's why we're partnering with Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization, to help neighbors experiencing food insecurity in local communities where we operate. We're also making it easier for our customers to chip in.
When you visit any Maverik between October 22 and December 3, you'll have the option to round up your cash or credit transaction to the nearest dollar, or more. That donation will go to help people across local Feeding America partner food banks. In Idaho, this means that your donation will support the work of The Idaho Foodbank.
We look forward to serving you and - with your help - supporting neighbors who are working hard to bring meals home.
Scouting For Food - East Idaho
Sponsored by:Scouting America - Grand Teton Council
The Scout Mountain District of the Grand Teton Council of Scouting America is collecting food Saturday, October 18th from 9am-2pm to support The Idaho Foodbank's efforts in East Idaho! Stop by any of these locations during these times to drop off donations of non-perishable food items. If you have any questions or for more info, contact Corey at 208-317-6153, Debi at 208-406-1614, or the Scout Office at 208-233-4600.
Pocatello/Chubbuck - October 18, 2025 - 10:00am-2:00pm
- The Idaho Foodbank, 555 S. 1st Ave Pocatello, ID
- Ridley’s Family Market, 1000 Pocatello Cr. Rd Pocatello, ID
- Walmart, 4240 Yellowstone Ave Chubbuck, ID
- Smith’s Food and Drug, 4845 Yellowstone Ave Chubbuck, ID
- Fred Meyer, 800 Yellowstone Ave Pocatello, ID
- Albertson’s, 330 East Benton Pocatello, ID
American Falls - October 18, 2025 - 9:00am-12:00 noon
- Advantage Plus Credit Union, Rockland Pharmacy, Bank of Commerce,
- Les Schwab, Bingham Co-op, Ridley’s, Ken’s Market
Lava - October 18, 2025 - 9:00-10:30am
- Community Center at Y Entrance to Town
McCammon - October 18, 2025 - 10:30-12:00 noon
- McCammon City Park by Family Dollar 700 Center St
Inkom - October 18, 2025 - 12:00-1:30pm
- Bisharat Market and Automotive 112 Old Hwy 30 Inkom, ID
Soda Springs - October 18, 2025 - 10:00am-2:00pm
- Scout House, Lallatin’s Grocery 39 W 2nd S, Broulim’s 89 W 2nd S
Stomp Out Hunger
Sponsored by:Stinker Stores
From October 17-31, 2025, customers at all Idaho Stinker Store locations will have the opportunity to round up at the register to donate to The Idaho Foodbank and help Stomp Out Hunger in Idaho. Stinker Stores will match all donations, up to $25,000!
Stinker has been our partner in the Stomp Out Hunger campaign for nearly 15 years. In that time, Stinker has raised over $900,000 to support The Idaho Foodbank in our mission to end hunger in Idaho!
Ada County Crop Hunger Walk
Sponsored by:Glenn McGeoch
Crop Hunger Walks are community-based walk events held in cities and towns across the United States to raise funds for hunger relief. This year's Ada County Crop Hunger Walk will be held on Sunday, October 12 at the Agriculture Pavilion in Julia Davis Park (the shelter between the Bandshell and the Zoo on the greenbelt/river side). Registration starts at 2:30 pm and the walk starts at 3:00 pm. The walk is a 3-mile loop, beginning on the greenbelt, then switching to streets downtown and then back to Julia Davis Park for the return. A one-mile loop will also be available.
Twenty-five percent of the funds raised will be donated to The Idaho Foodbank, whose mission is to nourish, educate, and advocate to support thriving, food-secure communities across Idaho. The other seventy-five percent will be given to Church World Service, a faith-based organization whose mission is to transform communities around the globe through just and sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement, and disaster.
Please join us on our walk to end hunger!
355 Julia Davis Drive
Boise, Idaho 83702
Lewiston A Seat at the table
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank
We are excited to bring this unique dining experience with a few twists -including a chef competition with attendees declaring the winner.
3 Chefs will battle during the Black Box Appetizer Challenge with local ingredients.
For your entertainment: Three tempting raffles including- Is it CAKE???
We will also be hosting a “Foodie” Live and Silent Auction. This auction showcases local culinary establishments with all proceeds benefiting The Idaho
Foodbank. This event is a great opportunity to support The Idaho Foodbank’s mission to nourish, educate, and end hunger for all.
17500 Nez Perce RD
Lewiston, ID 83501
Annual Empty Bowls Throw-Off
Sponsored by:Ceramica
Have you been wanting to try out throwing pottery but feel too nervous? Been a while since you’ve been on the wheel and eager to get back into it? Come to Ceramica’s annual throw off! Free throwing if you donate your bowls to The Idaho Foodbank’s Empty Bowls drive.
1002 S Vista Ave.
Boise, Idaho 83705