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February 10 @ 7:00 pm - April 22 @ 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
Tapped Tap Takeover
Sponsored by:Tapped Taphouse Lewiston
Tapped Tap house will donate funds from the tap take over on January 18th to the Idaho Foodbank.
524 Main St
Lewiston, ID 83501
Community Feed Forward
Sponsored by:Land Home Financial Services, Inc
January tends to be a time when donation decrease after the holidays, making it a critical period to support our North Central- Idaho Food Bank and help meet the ongoing needs within our community! At the Idaho Food Bank, they are able to take $5 and provide food for up to 15 meals! We could visit a local grocery store and buy 3 cans of green beans for that much! They can provide up to 15 meals with a monetary donation of $5 versus 3 cans of green beans?? We are hosting our first FB event for Community Feed Forward from January 14 @midnight to February 14th, noon. Please help us promote, share, invite your friends, family and co-workers to our FB event. Help us fund this amazing community resource!
Stinker Stores & The Idaho Foodbank at the Idaho Steelheads game
Sponsored by:Stinker Stores
Stinker Stores will be presenting the Stomp Out Hunger check to The Idaho Foodbank at The Idaho Steelheads game on January 10, 2024. If spectators would like to participate in giving, every $5 received helps us provide food for up to 15 meals to Idahoans experiencing food insecurity.
215 S. Capitol Blvd.
Boise, Idaho 83702
7 Cares Idaho Shares
Sponsored by:KTVB Channel 7
7 Cares Idaho Shares is an annual day of giving that started in 2008, put on by Channel 7. KTVB is asking for donations on their broadcasts leading up to the event, and will be reporting live from the donation locations the morning of December 9th. All donations of cash and non-perishable food items will go to help select charities keep their shelves fully stocked and purses full during the winter months when the need for food, shelter, and aid increases. The different charities will be accepting donations at Albertsons and Fred Meyer locations across the Treasure Valley and in Twin Falls. Donations of both food and cash can be taken at all locations.
KPVI's Drive Away Hunger
Sponsored by:KPVI-DTV
A popular competition between two KPVI staffers is back this year! This is the seventh annual Drive Away Hunger event. Our very own Matt Davenport and Doug Iverson will be joining Cole Nissan Kia and Cole Chevrolet to collect non-perishable items at Fred Meyer located at 800 Yellowstone Ave in Pocatello on Friday, December 8th from 4 to 6 p.m. Help determine the winner of this friendly competition by swinging into Fred Meyer's and picking up a few extra items to donate to our local Idaho Foodbank warehouse.
800 Yellowstone
Pocatello, ID 83201
Give Local Campaign
Sponsored by:Whole Foods
This holiday season between 12/6 and 12/26/23, shop at WholeFoods and choose to donate at the register to support food rescue and redistribution organizations like The Idaho Foodbank.
401 S. Broadway Ave.
Boise, ID 83702
Illusions Dance Studio
Sponsored by:Jenny
Illusions Dance Studio has chosen to support The Idaho Foodbank by bringing the students together to raise funds to help Idahoans experiencing food insecurity.
Boise Co-Op Register Round-Up Program
Sponsored by:The Boise Co-Op
For the month of December, when you shop at The Boise Co-op, either the Village or North End location, you will have the opportunity to Round-Up at the Register. All proceeds during the month of December will go to The Idaho Foodbank.
It's Not Just a Candle
Sponsored by:Elk Meadows Candle Company @ Boise Christmas Show
It's Not Just a Candle You're Buying Today... Elk Meadows Candle Company and The Idaho Foodbank are joining efforts in helping feed Idaho families in need. For every purchase made from Elk Meadows Candle Company at The Boise Christmas Show, Elks Meadows Candle Co. will be donating 10% of total sales to The Idaho Foodbank.
5610 N Glenwood St.
Boise, Idaho 83714
Empty Bowls
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank
Empty Bowls is a community event to fight hunger. Handcrafted & hand painted bowls can be purchased online November 23 - December 1, 2023.
Each time a meal is enjoyed in a purchased bowl, this is a reminder that not all Idahoans know where their next meal is coming from.
All funds raised will help provide food assistance to local Idahoans experiencing food insecurity.
3630 E. Commercial Court, Meridian Idaho 83642
Meridian, ID 83642