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November 25, 2022 @ 8:00 am - December 9, 2022 @ 5:00 pm
Empty Bowls – Meridian
Get ready for our 25th annual Empty Bowls virtual event! Empty Bowls is an international project to fight hunger, personalized by artists and community members, who offer their handcrafted and hand-painted bowls throughout the year. The Idaho Foodbank’s Empty Bowls offers the opportunity to select a unique bowl from thousands. We encourage you to remember that not all our Idaho neighbors are able to meet the basic need of feeding their families. The funds raised by this event help to provide food assistance to those in need this winter holiday season. Bowls start at $15 and sales will open on November 25th at 8AM.
Each order will come in a reusable Albertsons shopping bag and will include a $5 Albertsons gift card (per bowl) as well as soup recipes to enjoy. If you would like to, you can donate your gift card(s) to a neighbor in need, just let us know when you pick up your order.
Bowl sales are open until Wednesday December 14th.
Bowls must be picked up by December 16th. Pick-up times are below:
Mon: 10 AM – 4 PM
Tue: 10 AM – 4 PM
Wed: 12 PM – 6 PM
Thur: 12 PM – 7 PM
Fri: 10 AM – 4 PM
Additional Idaho Foodbank Causes
Hymns of Thanksgiving
Sponsored by:Celebrations in Music
Idaho's 21st annual Hymns of Thanksgiving will be held at the Idaho Central Arena in Downtown Boise.
Sunday, November 19, 2023, doors open at 6:30pm, concert starts at 7:30pm.
This event is free to the public, no tickets required.
Guests will be invited to make a monetary donation to The Idaho Foodbank at the event.
233 S. Capitol Blvd.
Boise, Idaho 83702
BoxLunch Grand Opening
Sponsored by:Yvette Yorba
BoxLunch is opening a new store at the Grand Teton Mall in Idaho Falls. On Nov. 18 & Nov. 19.
Throughout the entire year BoxLunch is raising funds to support The Idaho Foodbank.
2300 E. 17th St.
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
Moscow Chamber Lunch- Hosted by the Idaho Foodbank in North Central
Sponsored by:Moscow Chamber of Commerce
November 15th is the Moscow Chamber of Commerce + Visitor Center November Luncheon at the Best Western Plus University Inn. We are excited to have The Idaho Foodbank both sponsor and speak at this event. They will share more about their organization, programming, and all the ways they support our communities!
Doors open at 11:30 AM and programming starts at 12:00 PM. I highly recommend you come early to take advantage of networking with other members.
1516 West Pullman Road
Moscow, Idaho 83843
Round UP to Fill the Plates
Sponsored by:Les Schwab Tires
Les Schwab Branches will host a FUND drive to support holiday meals in the North Central Region. Friendly competition between stores to raise the most $$$ for bragging rights. $5 creates 15 meals when donated to the Idaho Foodbank.
Round up to fill the plates in our community.
Les Schwab employees are making an impact for the holidays in our community.
Jersey Mike's Holiday Campaign
Sponsored by:Jersey Mike's
Jersey Mike's will be donating 20% of sales on November 18 & 19, 2023 to The Idaho Foodbank.
Stomp Out Hunger
Sponsored by:Stinker Stores
Stinker Stores is giving customers the opportunity to donate at the register, November 6 - 16, 2023. Together we can Stomp Out Hunger. Your generous donation helps families in our community. For every $5 donated can provide food for up to 15 meals! (Stinker stores will match all donations up to $25,000)
TJX Stop Hunger Campaign
Sponsored by:TJX Companies
All TJX Companies in Idaho including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Home Goods and Sierra Trading Post will be asking customers to donate $1, $5 or $10 at the register to help benefit The Idaho Foodbank. In addition, any donations made on a TJMaxx credit card will be part of a match up to $100,000. All funds raised will support a hunger-free Idaho.
Cranksgiving
Sponsored by:Barrie's Ski and Sports
It's that turkey time of the year! Come join Barrie's Ski & Sports for their 16th annual Cranksgiving event. 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 box 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 10:00am November 18th.
Want to continue the fun? Grab your bike and meet us at 10:00am at Barrie's Ski and Sports on Saturday, November 18th as we peddle the remaining precious proteins to the food bank warehouse.
For more information you can contact the Pocatello branch at 208-233-8811.
624 Yellowstone Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
Give the Cops a Bird
Sponsored by:Pocatello Police Department
The Pocatello Police Department has launched its 5th 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 17th 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!
911 N 7th Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
Pacific Steel's - Feed-A-Ton Food Drive
Sponsored by:Pacific Steel and Recycling
Please bring nonperishable food items to your local Pacific Steel and Recycling location between November 1st- 20th to be donated to the Idaho Foodbank.
604 12st Street North
Lewiston, ID 83501