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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
Closing the Hunger Gap
Sponsored by:Alliance Title & Escrow
Alliance Title is hosting their annual Closing the Hunger Gap campaign during the whole month of October! Select locations in southwest Idaho will be collecting food and funds to support The Idaho Foodbank's hunger relief programs. Alliance Title clients in the Boise area will also have the chance to attend the 5th annual Bowling to End Hunger event at Emerald Lanes on October 26th at 4:30 PM. In order to attend, individuals will be asked for a $50 donation and teams will be asked for a $250 donation. Simply visit their fund drive page and select "Bowling to End Hunger" on the drop-down menu to secure your spot. All proceeds from this campaign will benefit The Idaho Foodbank.
Target Circle Campaign
Sponsored by:Target
Through Target's mobile app, website and in-store, Target shoppers can enroll in the Target Circle program to earn and cast votes for a selection of 5-6 national and local nonprofits. At the end of each 90-day voting period, each nonprofit will be awarded a grant based on the percent of votes they received. Feeding America is a featured partner in all Target markets for the Q4 campaign.
Feeding America will be featured as a national partner in all Target markets October 1- December 31. Although the campaign will feature Feeding America branding, 100% of the funds raised through the program will benefit the local food bank.
Lewis Clark Credit Union's Back to School Backpack drive
Sponsored by:Lewis Clark Credit Union
LCCU will participate by asking members to donate $10 for a Backpack for our local school in North Central. IFB will provide information about participating schools in each Idaho location of LCCU. All proceeds of this program will stay at the NC Branch’s Back to School program. LCCU will MATCH the member’s donation.
Sacks for Hunger
Sponsored by:Albertsons
Boise State has once again teamed up with Albertsons and The Idaho Foodbank to tackle hunger in the Treasure Valley. For every sack by a member of the Boise State football team, Albertsons will donate $500 to the Idaho Foodbank.
Text "hunger" to 243725 to support this program.
Boise Co-op Round Up
Sponsored by:Boise Co-op
The Boise Co-op Round Up program allows customers to give back to the community by rounding up their purchases to the nearest dollar. Each month, they feature a different community organization as the recipient. The Boise Co-op matches donations 100%, up to $2,500. This month, The Idaho Foodbank is being featured!
Idaho Foodbank Benefit Concert
Sponsored by:Aaron Ball Band
Come enjoy a great evening of entertainment featuring live music from The Aaron Ball Band and The Eclectics. Food and beverage trucks will be on site as well to satisfy any appetite. All proceeds from this event will go to help support the Idaho Foodbank serve our neighbors right here in Eastern Idaho who are struggling to put enough food on their tables.
420 N Main St.
Pocatello, ID 83204
Molinelli's Jewelers Downtown Block Party
Sponsored by:Molinelli's Jewelers
As a thank you to all our loyal customers and as a welcome to the new, Molinelli's will be sponsoring its first annual DOWNTOWN BLOCK PARTY! The party will feature a live band, Gas Food and Lodging! Also featured will be food trucks, Beer, raffles, prizes and ice cream! We would encourage you to bring your camping chairs, although chairs will be provided. Please RSVP so we know how many to expect! Friends and family are more than welcome. SO EXCITED TO SEE YOU! All proceeds from this event will benefit the Idaho Foodbank.
Simplot's Free Fry Day
Sponsored by:Simplot
Simplot is hosting their National Fry Day celebration again this year! Head down to JUMP on Friday, July 8 for some free fries and live music!
1000 W Myrtle St
Boise, ID 83702
Independence from Hunger
Sponsored by:Lewiston Grocery Outlet
Grocery Outlet's 10th Annual Food and Fund Drive in Lewiston, Idaho. All of July help fight Hunger in our community. All donations stay local. Give $5 and Get $5 off a future purchase of $3 (25 or more.)
117 Thain Road
Lewiston, ID 83501
Souper Sale
Sponsored by:Edwards Greenhouse
Stop by Edwards Greenhouse for their annual Souper Sale! If you bring in 5 nonperishable food items, you'll receive 50% off annuals.
4106 W Sand Creek St
Boise, ID 83703