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February 10, 2024| 7:00 pm - April 22, 2024| 7:00 pm
Feeding the 5000
The Portneuf Valley Interfaith Fellowship is excited to launch the annual Feeding the 5000 campaign, a heartfelt initiative aimed at combating hunger and strengthening community bonds. This campaign unfolds through a series of events, including a kickoff concert, a progressive dinner, a candlelight vigil, a grocery store food drive, and a closing ceremony, each designed to bring people together in support of those in need.Everyone in the community is welcome to participate in any of the events. Whether through participation, volunteering, or donations, your contribution can make a tangible impact in the lives of many of our local neighbors.Keep an eye out for each of the specific events in the series as they get closer (all events are located in Pocatello)
- Kickoff Concert – Feb 10th, 7:00pm @ Central Christian Church
- Progressive Dinner – Mar 9th, 6:00pm @ LDS Church Caldwell Building
- Candlelight Vigil – Mar 23rd, 7:00pm @ Caldwell Park
- Grocery Store Food Drive – Mar 30th, 10am-4pm @ Grocery Outlet, Fred Meyer, Ridley’s, and Albertson’s
- Closing Ceremony – Apr 22nd, TBD
Additional Idaho Foodbank Causes
Pocatello Back to School Radiothon
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank
The radiothon will be promoting our Back to School Campaign to raise awareness and asking for donations.
555 S. 1st Avenue
Pocatello, Idaho 83201
Back to School Radio thon
Sponsored by:McVey Entertainment Group
Kicking off the Idaho Foodbank's Backpack Campaign by learning more information while listening to your favorite station. KOZE, KRLC AND KMOK will share information from statistics from our school districts the foodbank serves. This is a program that the Idaho Foodbank (non-profit) raises money for every year to fill the need. 9000 backpacks is the goal to feed those kiddos in our community. These specialized bags of food fit nicely into the backpack of the kids for discrete distribution.
Boise Brewing Community Supported Beer
Sponsored by:Boise Brewing
$1 from every Boise Brewing Light Ale sold during the month of September will be donated to The Idaho Foodbank!
521 W Broad St
Boise, ID 83702
Kendall's $20K Giveaway
Sponsored by:Kendall Auto Group
The Idaho Foodbank has been selected as one of three nonprofit organizations participating in the Kendall $20K giveaway. Here's how it works:
1) Individuals can visit one of Kendall's locations in the Treasure Valley and fill out an entry form to have your name drawn to win $1,000. On your entry form you will also cast a vote for your favorite of the three nonprofit organizations participating.
2) Kendall Auto will draw TEN names for ten individuals to each win $1,000, and the the nonprofit with the most votes from those 10 winners will win $10,000!
*No purchase necessary. One entry per week per person.*
LCCU Backpack Buddies
Sponsored by:Lewis Clark Credit Union
Become a backpack buddy: $10 buys a backpack of food for a child for the weekend. At 3 locations the Lewis Clark Credit Union will promote the Backpack buddy program. $10 donations will be collected at each location for the Idaho Foodbanks Backpack program all of September.
Papa John's Raise Some Dough
Sponsored by:Papa Johns
We're dishing out the dough! Get 20% off when you use promo code FOODBANK20, and Papa John's will donate 20% of the purchase price to The Idaho Foodbank for all orders placed on August 25, 2021.
Independence From Hunger
Sponsored by:The Grocery Outlet
Independence for Hunger is a Grocery Outlet in Lewiston sponsored event to promote providing food to our community. The Idaho Foodbank will be the beneficiary of the funds and the food will be distributed to the 5 counties the North Central branch serves. Each Saturday a group will man the front of the store to sell raffle tickets, promote donations and greet all shoppers.
117 Thain Road
Lewiston, ID 83501
Idaho Foodbank night at Reed's Dairy
Sponsored by:Reed's Dairy
In celebration of National Dairy Month, Reed’s Dairy will be hosting an Idaho Foodbank night.
Please join us at any Reed's Dairy location in Idaho Falls, Boise, Meridian, and Ammon:
• Wednesday, June 23rd from 7:00PM to 10:00PM
• A portion of all proceeds during that time will go to The Idaho Foodbank and help provide nutritious meals to our local communities.
Thanksgiving in June
Sponsored by:City of Trees Real Estate
Thanksgiving in June is the City of Trees Real Estate annual effort to raise food, funds, and awareness for The Idaho Foodbank. This year they are selling merchandise, with all profits being donated to The Idaho Foodbank. Visit https://cityoftreesgiftsolutions.com/products/ to see their merchandise options!
Single Sort & Mingle
Sponsored by:Pocatello Branch Warehouse
Meet new friends and give back to your community at The Idaho Foodbank's Single, Sort, & Mingle. Please join us on the last Wednesday of every month. Tickets are only $10. Space is limited. Volunteer for 2 hours, mingle with new folks, and receive a discount to a local restaurant. Visit www.idahofoodbank.org/event to sign up today. Only 20 tickets available.
555 S. 1st Ave.
Pocatello, iD 83201