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April 19| 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Feeding the 5000 – Grocery Store Collection
On April 19th, grocery stores across the city will be jumping in to help host the Food Drive Collection part of the campaign. From 10:00am-4:00pm at any participating location (Both Ridley’s, Albertsons, Grocery Outlet, and Bi-Los), stop by to say hello to all the volunteers and drop off any non-perishable food items that you might have lying around!
Or, if you’d like to donate monetarily, you are welcome to donate through the Feeding the 5000 page on our website – https://idahofoodbank.org/feedingthe5000
Additional Idaho Foodbank Causes
Million Meals in March
Sponsored by:Boise Co-op North End
Million Meals in March Kick-Off with Boise Co-op North End donating 3% of Sales on March 1 to help raise awareness hunger is a year-around challenge in Idaho.
** details of time of Kick-off at Boise Co-op & Facebook LIVE TBD
Beef Night on the Ice
Sponsored by:Idaho Beef Council
Beef Night on the Ice is a night to celebrate the Beef Counts program while enjoying a Steelheads hockey game! $1.00 from every general ticket sale will be donated to the Beef Counts campaign. Raffle tickets will be sold for a Traeger Grill and a year of beef that the Idaho Beef Council is providing.
Will Act 4 Food
Sponsored by:Daisy's Madhouse Theater
Daisy’s Madhouse Theatre announces “Will Act 4 Food,” a short-play festival to benefit The Idaho Foodbank. This annual event, now in its 8th year, will be held on Saturday, January 28th at 7:30 p.m. at the Boise Little Theater (map here). In 2016, "Will Act 4 Food" raised $4,000 for the statewide hunger-relief organization.
The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl is Thursday, December 22 at Albertsons Stadium with U of I Vandals vs. Colorado State Rams. Parking lot opens at 1pm game starts at 5pm. A bowling event sponsored by Albertsons between the teams that benefits The Idaho Foodbank is scheduled for Monday , December 19 starting at 5:30 PM at Wahooz PINZ in Meridian.
Messiah Sing-In Community Event
Sponsored by:Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The annual Hallelujah Chorus in association with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints is hosting a Messiah Sign-in live musical event. The show begins at 7:00pm on Sunday December 18th at the Stephens Performing Arts Center in Pocatello. Admission is free, however, canned goods and cash will be collected for the Idaho Foodbank.
Drive Away Hunger
Sponsored by:Cole and Smith Chevrolt and KPVI News Channel 6
Friday, December 16th, “Drive Away Hunger” in partnership with Cole Chevrolet in Pocatello and Smith Chevrolet in Idaho Falls will be happening at local Fred Meyer stores in both Pocatello and Idaho Falls locations. From 4 to 7p, near the front doors of both stores, there will be a Chevy pickup. Participants will be able to leave food donations in the truck, so we can “fill the truck.” All the food goes to the Idaho Foodbank.
Betty the Washer Woman 2017 Calendar
Sponsored by:Cucina di Paolo
Cucina di Paolo is an Italian restaurant owned by Mary Jean and Paul Wegners. They decided to capitalize on their Betty Washer Woman, a beloved Boise icon, with a 2017 13-month calendar with local businesses sponsoring different months. All proceeds from the $20/calendar less tax and cost of calendar equals out to $12 going to The Idaho Foodbank. The January picture is a mockup of the famous Marilyn Monroe potato sack photo. Each month has a differently themed Betty.
Pocatello Model Railroad Open House
Sponsored by:Pocatello Model Railroad
The Pocatello Model Railroad and Historical Society will be hosting open host festivities every Saturday in the month of December 3, 10, and 17th. Monetary donations will be accepted and given to the Idaho Foodbank.
Fred Meyer Cannister Drive
Sponsored by:Fred Meyer
Holiday push for donations where you can leave your extra change to be donated to IFB.
Alberstons Santa Bucks
Sponsored by:Albertsons
Hunger doesn’t end at Thanksgiving. Albertsons is offering the opportunity to give once again in hopes to feed more families for the remainder of the holiday season.
Santa Bucks pulls from the same concept as Turkey Bucks. We are asking for $1, $5 and $10 tax-exempt donations, but custom amount donations are also accepted. Every donation helps, and your generous contribution will go a long way this season. Visit your local Albertsons store for more details.