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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
"Souper" Sale
Sponsored by:Edwards Greenhouse

It's Edwards Greenhouse annual "Souper" Sale benefitting The Idaho Foodbank!
Bring 5 nonperishable food items or a $5 donation for The Idaho Foodbank to receive 50% off annuals, vegetables and hanging baskets PLUS SPECIAL SALES ON POTTER. For every $5 donation provides 25 meals to hungry Idahoans.
Joe Hall Ford Cereal and Peanut Butter Drive
Sponsored by:Joe Hall Ford

Come see Joe & Nick this month at the dealership or at Rosauers on June 7th to help us fight child hunger. All donations will benefit the Idaho Food Bank. #FordFeedsKids #ChildHunger
CenturyLink Fights Hunger Campaign
Sponsored by:CenturyLink

CenturyLink Campaign to Fight Hunger. Since 2012, CenturyLink (CTL) hosts a nationwide food drive to raise funds and awareness for community food banks in our markets. CTL has identified The Idaho Foodbank that serves their communities statewide where their employees live and work. This is an online virtual food drive (click on website link below).
Help The Idaho Foodbank provide 75,000 meals to hungry Idaho families. #CTLFightsHunger
Red Nose Day May 24, 2018
Sponsored by:Feeding America/The Idaho Foodbank

VolunVino with The Idaho Foodbank
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank and Washington Trust Bank

Volunteer and Vino at the same time! Washington Trust Bank is sponsoring the first VolunVino Event at The Idaho Foodbank North Central Branch. Participants (tickets will be limited to 25) will spend 1 hour doing a fun volunteer project in The Idaho Foodbank volunteer repack room, andthen be treated to an hour of delicious appetizers and tasty wine provided by Seasons Catering in the Idaho Foodbank's new teaching kitchen.
Volunteers will learn about The Idaho Foodbank and our programs and who we serve, as well as learn tricks and tips to pairing good wine with certain foods. It will be a fun-filled evening and all proceeds will go to The Idaho Foodbank. Tickets for this event are sold out.
3331 10th St.
Lewiston, ID 83501
Idaho Gives
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank
Flatbread Neapolitan Pizzeria is partnering with The Idaho Foobank for Idaho Gives and will be donating 20% of pre-tax sales that day from 11am - 1pm to The Idaho Foodbank. IFB will have representation at each location to thank customers and answer questions and provide information about The Idaho Foodbank and our programs/services.
The Idaho Foodbank's Nutritionist, Alexa Appleman will be doing Cooking Matters demonstrations in the commercial kitchen at the Boise Co-Op at the Village in Meridian on how to make "Dessert for a Dollar". Learn how to make (and get a taste) of Black Bean Brownies, a delicious, nutritious and very frugal dessert while also learning about our Cooking Matters program.
The Idaho Foodbank is also partnering with KeyBank. IFB representatives will be in the KeyBank lobby of the Capitol Center branch from 10am - 12pm during Idaho Gives to answer questions about our programs and services.
Corks for Cause with Lindsey Creek Vineyards
Sponsored by:Lindsay Creek Vineyards

Lindsey Creek Vineyards is hosting their monthly "Corks for a Cause" were proceeds from the evening will go towards The Idaho Foodbank. There will be drawings with give-a-ways and some snacks provided.
Fight Hunger Spark Change
Sponsored by:Walmart
More details to come from Feeding America and Walmart
Walmart Fight Hunger Spark Change
Sponsored by:Walmart and Feeding America

Walmart's fifth annual nationwide "Fight Hunger. Spark Change." campaign runs from April 2 through April 30. The campaign, done in partnership with Feeding America, is targeted at helping the one in seven Idahoans who suffer from food insecurity. Proceeds are channeled through Feeding America and go directly to The Idaho Foodbank.
Customers have several ways to donate:
Purchasing store products from participating food companies such as General Mills, Kellogg, Kraft-Heinz and several other leading food companies.
Donations can be made at the register in increments of $1, $2, $5 or an amount chosen by the customer.
Making an online donation at the link below, and by using the Walmart Credit Card for transactions.
Iron Horse St. Paddy's .5K Run
Sponsored by:Iron Horse Brewery

Fun Run benefiting The Idaho Foodbank goal is to raise $2,000 or 10,000 meals. A fun .5K run treated like a marathon includes warm-ups aerobics, live band and beer for those of age, with a medal at the end of race.
Location is parking lot of Wiseguys Pizza 6th and Main in downtown Boise. Wear your green or else?!
Prices $20 per adult and $15 ages 13 - 20 under 12 is $1