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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
Student Day of Caring
Sponsored by:Twin County United Way
Incorporated in the first day of school activities, more than 250 students are prepared to volunteer at various LC Valley locations for approximately two hours. Our goal is to provide teams of volunteers with meaningful, hands-on projects. Students should have fun and experience the rewards of volunteering, while learning about the important work of your organization.
By providing students with a first-hand look at the services provided in our community, we can raise awareness about local needs and promote volunteerism for students continue throughout the year – and into the future.
Lunch at the Ballpark
Sponsored by:Boise Hawks
Boise Hawks is providing a free lunch at the ballpark on Tuesday, Aug 13th. Come out for free food, games and meet the players.
VolunVino
Sponsored by:Jonna Boote
The event consists of one part service and one part vino! Learn from Chef Rebekah Chandler of Juniper Hills Country Club and wine expert, Jennifer Jackman, how to pair wine and food together. Enjoy this delicious wine tasting with food provided by Juniper Hills Country Club.
Broadway Vet's 9th Annual Community Dog Wash Fundraiser
Sponsored by:Broadway Veterinary Hospital
See flyer attached
350 E Linden St
Boise, ID 83706
Eastern VolunVino
Sponsored by:Eastern Branch
This 1st Annual VolunVino Event combines fundraising and volunteerism. The 1st hour will be used as a volunteer hour. Following the volunteer project, participants will spend the second hour enjoying a 4 course appetizer pairing with wine by an expert chef/wine connoisseur. Tickets are $25.00 per person. Must be 21 or over to participate.
555 S. 1st Street
Pocatello, ID 83201
Feed Your Face / Hunger Awareness Nights at Hawks Stadium
Sponsored by:Boise Hawks
Sponsored by JP Morgan Chase, come to the ballpark and enjoy free food through the fourth inning and an opportunity to win a Hawks player's jersey while also supporting The Idaho Foodbank and the 1 in 8 people in Idaho experiencing food insecurity. Look for The Idaho Foodbank on the concourse to participate in the raffle.
Lamb Weston's National French Fry Day Event
Sponsored by:Lamb Weston
Lamb Weston is offering free French fries for a suggested donation of $5 and I Love Fries t-shirts are also available. All proceeds come to The Idaho Foodbank.
Fairview & Eagle
Meridian, ID
3rd Annual National French Fry Day - Simplot
Sponsored by:Simplot
Simplot is hosting their 3rd annual Annual French Fry Day on July 12th from 4 - 7pm. This event is free and held at Celebration Circle on 9th street between the Simplot headquarters and JUMP. Simplot's famous fryer will be pumping out up to 2,000lbs of fries an hour. Attendees are encouraged to bring donations to The Idaho Foodbank. Anyone who donates $15 or more will receive a commemorative "FryIdaho" t-shirt. This event is a kickoff of the Twilight Trifecta with an awards ceremony of the Chrono Kristin Armstrong cycling event.
Sletten Construction Golf Tournament
Sponsored by:Sletten Construction
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Beef Night at Idaho Falls, Chukars
Sponsored by:Beef Counts
*This will follow the event plan for the Beef Counts appearances at the baseball games in Boise.
568 W Elva St
Idaho Falls, ID 83402