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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
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Bowling Tournament
Sponsored by:ESPN
The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, which is scheduled for Friday, December 22, is featuring a bowling event at Wahooz Family Fun Zone on Monday, December 18 at 4:00 PM. Teams University of Wyoming Cowboys vs. Central Michigan University Chippewas will be competing to benefit The Idaho Foodbank and Boise Rescue Mission.
1385 Blue Marlin Lane
Boise, Idaho 83624
Holiday Hero's Food Distribution
Sponsored by:Layci Peer
The Idaho Foodbank--Lewiston Branch will be distributing food at the Nez Perce County Fair Grounds parking lot on December 18th from 10 am-2 pm. We will have volunteers helping to distribute bags of food (holiday meats along with holiday dinner fixings). It will be on a first come first serve basis as long as supplies last. This event is directly correlated to Holiday Hero's food drive at Rosauers the Saturday before (December 16th) which is sponsored by Ida Vend Broadcasting and Rosauers.
Tap Invasion @ Whole Foods
Sponsored by:Whole Foods
Whole Foods is giving back to the community through New Belgium Brewing Company! $2.00 from each New Belgium best brews purchase will be donated to The Idaho Foodbank on Friday, December 8.
401 S. Broadway
Boise, Idaho 83702
Coiled Up with SHIFT Wine and Fashion Show
Sponsored by:Coiled Wines
Spend an evening seeing holiday fashions from SHIFT boutique and KEYSTONE station while sipping on Coiled Wines. Your $15 ticket gets you a voucher for one glass of Rizza, entry into our raffle, and 10% off coupons for SHIFT/KEYSTONE station. Voucher must be picked up prior to the event at any participating location - SHIFT boutique, KEYSTONE station, and both Coiled tasting rooms.
Raffle prizes include bottles of Coiled wines and gift certificates from each store. Proceeds of ticket sales will benefit The Idaho Foodbank.
Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. Since its inaugural year in 2012, #GivingTuesday has become a movement that celebrates and supports giving and philanthropy with events throughout the year and a growing catalog of resources.
Santa Bucks Store Promotion
Sponsored by:Albertsons
Visit your local Albertsons store and ask about Santa Bucks today! We are asking for $1, $5 and $10 tax-exempt donations, but custom amount donations are happily accepted. Every donation counts, and your generous contribution will make a difference for a family in need.
Empty Bowls
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank
PLACEHOLDER for 20th Anniversary of Empty Bowls Friday November 24
Please put on our IFB Calendar
Inquiries call Christine Dwello 208.577.2698 or cdwello@idahofoodbank.org
Drop off any donated bowls at 3562 S. TK Avenue 83705 by NOVEMBER 20. Bowls dropped off after Monday November 20 will be included for Empty Bowls 2018.
Available sponsorships inquire with Christine Dwello
More information logo and list of restaurants and sponsors to be provided 10/24
Hunger Bowl
Sponsored by:Boise State University
Football fans can support their team and fight hunger at the 10th annual Hunger Bowl, which takes place on Saturday, November 18 during Boise State Bronco’s game against the Air Force Falcons.
Show Us Your Cans Charity Concert
Sponsored by:100.3 The X
Free concert featuring 3 national acts and 2 local act. Listeners of 100.3 The X can get into the event for free with the donation of canned goods to be collected at the Knitting Factory that evening.
Buy a Bottle, Give a Meal Fred Meyers Wines
Sponsored by:Constellation Brand Wines
Fred Meyers is partnering with Constellation Brand Wines! $1.00 per bottle sold of Clos de bois, Ruffino, Charles Smith Wines, Meiomi, 14Hands, Villa Maria Santa Cristian and Seven Falls Cellars from November 1 through December 31.