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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
Back to school fair at the Lewiston HUB
Sponsored by:Lewiston HUB

Back to school resource fair for all Lewiston School district and families. We will have a variety of resource tables offering information from public, private, and nonprofit organizations. CHAS mobile unit will be offering immunizations, scheduling for dental and sports physicals/ medical appointments. Also joining is Equus with job resources, Tri-State health, Valley Medical, Snake River Clinic and more. Come and check out the HUB for community resources, free haircuts, tour the food pantry and clothing closet. A food demo and a produce mobile offered from the Idaho Foodbank. Free hotdogs and soda will be available.
1114 9th Ave
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
Molinelli's 4th Annual "Rock the Block" Block Party
Sponsored by:Molinelli's Jewelers
Molinelli’s Jewelers will host their 4th annual “Rock the Block” block party on Saturday, August 9 in Pocatello. The evening will include live music as well as food, beverages, giveaways, raffles and more from 6:00-10:00 p.m. on the 100 and 200 blocks of North Main Street in Downtown Pocatello. Proceeds from the event will be donated to The Idaho Foodbank. Come enjoy a fun night downtown while supporting the local community!
126 N Main St
Pocatello, ID 83204
Sip to Support with The Human Bean
Sponsored by:The Human Bean

The Human Bean in Treasure Valley is hosting its Annual Food Drive on Friday, August 8. On this special day, one dollar for every drink sold will be donated to The Idaho Foodbank to support food assistance programs locally.
While many food distribution centers receive donations during the holidays, hunger doesn’t know a season. So each year, The Human Bean opts to host a giveback event during the summer months when pantry stocks are generally low and the need is greater. Last year, all of The Human Bean locations across the U.S. were able to collectively fund the equivalent of 202,998 meals!
Customers are invited to visit The Human Bean on August 8 and raise a cup to fight hunger. Your drink purchases on this day have the power to make someone else’s day easier, healthier, and better!
4th Annual Idaho Foodbank Music Festival
Sponsored by:The Aaron Ball Band
The Idaho Foodbank Music Festival is coming back for its 4th year! This year we are taking the party to Idaho Falls. Mark your calendars for a fun evening of music as we fight hunger in our community. Join us on August 2nd with our friends The Opskamatrists, Andrea Alonso, and Paige Anne as well as local food vendors and representitives of The Idaho Foodbank to take donations.
Aaron Ball Band is an International Touring, and Award Winning group. Their music is full of passion, dry wit and storytelling through Americana, Southern Rock, and Alternative Country styles. You won't want to miss it!
1290 Science Center Drive
Idaho Falls, ID
Be A Healthy Hero
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank-Pocatello

Nutrition Education Specialist, Cecilia Watson, and Volunteer Programs Coordinator, Shaela Schenk, are teaming up for a 1-hour session on healthy eating and how healthy nutrition impacts hungry Idahoans. Families with children as young as 4 years old can attend the event which will be packed with activities, games, snacks and of course FUN! RSVP to sschenk@idahofoodbank.org to register your family. Registration closes on July 18th.
555 South 1st Ave.
Pocatello, Idaho 83201
Beef-tastic event!
Sponsored by:University of Idaho Extension
North Central Beef Producers and University of Idaho Extension staff will partake in the following:
Label beef chubs to prepare for distribution to area food banks
Watch a beef cutting demo
Learn from Chef Blaine Perez of Killer Eats will demonstrate how to prepare beef cuts
Try out beef samples & learn how it fits into a health diet!
Learn more about the work the Idaho
Foodbank is doing to help people in our
region
3331 10th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
Will Act 4 Food
Sponsored by:Idaho Association of Community Theatre

Can writers, actors, and directors create 7 short plays in just 24 hours? You bet they can, at the Will Act 4 Food benefit!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of theater on Saturday, June 28th at 7:30 pm at Boise Little Theater. Witness the creativity and hilarity that unfolds as playwrights race against the clock, directors scramble to assemble casts, and actors bring the brand new scripts to life.
More than just entertainment, this event fights hunger! Proceeds benefit The Idaho Foodbank, helping families in need across our state.
Here's what awaits you:
- 7 original short plays (6-10 minutes each) created in just 24 hours!
- Friendly competition: See who wins for Best Show, Best Script, and more!
- Bid on Raffle prizes to further help the Idaho Foodbank.
- Support a great cause: Help feed Idaho families through the Idaho Foodbank.
Don't miss this one-of-a-kind event! Tickets are available now at the Will Act 4 Food website: https://wa4f.org/
100 East Fort Street
Boise, ID 83712
Edwards Greenhouse Souper Sale
Sponsored by:Edwards Greenhouse & Flowershop

Come on down to Edwards Greenhouse for the annual Souper Sale! From June 18 - July 3, bring 5 nonperishable food items or $5 to donate to The Idaho Foodbank and receive 50% off annual flowers, herbs, & veggies.
4106 Sand Creek St.
Boise, ID 83703
Cantastic Creations
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank
Idaho's first can structure competition held at the Boise Towne Square this summer. Treasure Valley architectural firms and other local businesses
compete in designing and building sculptures made entirely of canned goods and other nonperishable food items. These canned good sculptures provide an engaging way for visitors to learn about the fight against hunger in Idaho and promote the presence and capabilities of various local architectural firms that pay to participate. The public have the opportunity to vote on their favorite. After the sculptures are dismantled, all canned goods are donated to the Idaho Food bank.
350 N. Milwaukee St.
Boise, Idaho 83704
Empty Bowls - Pocatello
Sponsored by:Pocatello Arts Council
Come join The Pocatello Arts Council and The Idaho Foodbank at Jim Dandy's on Saturday, June 14th starting at 6 pm for the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser! The Arts Council, in collaboration with the ISU Clay Club, will have beautiful handmade ceramic bowls that can be purchased for $25 each with all proceeds coming directly to The Idaho Foodbank. Enjoy the atmosphere, listen to live music, get some locally crafted bowls, and support your local community all at the same time!
305 E Lander St
Pocatello, Idaho 83201