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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
GNC Hope for the Holidays
Sponsored by:GNC
• First year campaign happening at all GNC stores
• GNC Campaign in market
• From 9/27 thru 10/31 GNC stores will seek
customer donations to help families. $1 helps
provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding
America on behalf of local food banks. #LiveWell
Snake River Harvest Festival
Sponsored by:St. Chapelle
Soak up the tail end of summer and welcome fall at Ste. Chapelle with a variety of Idaho wineries and delicious local food and vendors to piar, all set to the sound of the High Street Party Band. Plus, don't miss out on our grape stomp challenge, sure to be a stomping good time!
Join us for the concert only or purchase a festival ticket for both the concert and tastings will all of the featured wineries and a souvenir wine glass!
This is a family friendly event; service animals only. Picnics welcome, but please no outside alcohol.
Children 13 and under are free!
Get Some Give back
Sponsored by:Boxlunch
Join BoxLunch and Bob’s Burgers: For every exclusive Feeding America® Louise Belcher Funko Pop! sold, BoxLunch will donate 10 meals* to Feeding America from 9/1/18 to 2/2/19, up to a maximum donation of $22,2013.
Hunger Action Month - Boise Co-op
Sponsored by:Boise Co-op
Boise Co-op is partnering with The Idaho Foodbank for Hunger Action Month for entire month of September.
• September is Feeding America network’s Hunger Action Month a Nationwide awareness campaign to drive and mobilize the public/community to take action on the issue of hunger.
• Promotes ways for individuals across the U.S. to get involved in the movement to help end hunger with Empty Plate activity. Grab a Plate, share On an empty stomach I can't..........
Call to action. But I can..............Snap a selfie and post to social media #idahofoodbank #boisecoop #hungeractionmonth
• Join Boise Co-op by showing your support to fight hunger with donation at register at both stores in September. Complete an Empty Plate activity Saturdays 9/8 @ Downtown and 9/15 @ Meridian at the The Idaho Fodobank tables 11AM to 1PM
Help raise 25,000 meals in September for Idahoans struggling with hunger.
Hunger Action Month @ Shari's Cafe and Pies
Sponsored by:Shari's Cafe and Pies in Idaho
Shari's Cafe and Pies will be match all online donations made in September upto $20,000. Customers can donate online through the Shari's Cafe and Pies website that will be linked to IFB website
Hunger Is
Sponsored by:Albertsons Companies Foundation
Hunger Is is a campaign to provide hungry kids with nutritious breakfasts so they can get each day off to a strong start. When you shop at any Albertsons or Safeway store, you will have an opportunity to donate to Hunger Is as you check out. All proceeds go to The Idaho Foodbank to provide healthy breakfasts to Idaho kids!
Hot August Nights
Sponsored by:Jay Starnes
Friday night concert of the Hot August Nights - Concert at Boomer's Garden owned by Jay Starnes.
Entry Fee will either be $15 or $10 and food for the foodbank. I'll suggest the $15, but won't turn down the food.
KLEW Presents Rock-N-Stock
Sponsored by:Boomers Garden & KELW TV
KLEW TV PRESENTS:
“ROCK-N-STOCK”, A CLASSIC ROCK CONCERT TO BENEFIT THE IDAHO FOODBANK. FRIDAY, AUG 24 AT BOOMERS GARDEN IN DOWNTOWN LEWISTON. LOCAL ROCKERS DIVERSION DRIVE AND KLEW TV NEED YOUR HELP TO STOCK THE SHELVES OF OUR LOCAL FOOD BANK. $15 AT THE DOOR, ONLY $10 IF YOU BRING A CANNED OR PACKAGED FOOD DONATION. GATES OPEN AT 6, MUSIC STARTS AT 7. COME ENJOY GREAT MUSIC AND HELP A GREAT CAUSE. AT THE VERY FIRST EVER “ROCK-N-STOCK”
Beef Counts BBQ w/Lance Pekus, Cowboy Ninja
Sponsored by:Albertsons
Albertsons is kicking off a month long promotion for the Beef Counts program which provides a consistent supply of beef protein to Idaho families in need.
Hershey's 2018 Share Goodness: Feed your Community
Sponsored by:Whitney Mayer
Hershey's Company has selected the Idaho Foodbank to receive a $5,000 donation as part of their event because we serve the Idaho Falls area which is one of their target locations. Their goal is to help raise awareness about hunger in our local communities.