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November 1, 2023| 8:00 am - November 17, 2023| 5:00 pm
Give the Cops a Bird
The Pocatello Police Department has launched its 5th annual “Give the Cops a Bird” turkey drive! All proceeds go directly to the local Idaho Foodbank to help feed the hungry in our community. Frozen turkeys and monetary donations will be accepted through Friday, November 17th at the Pocatello Police Department.If you’re interested in making a monetary donation, those can be dropped off at the Pocatello Police Department as well. Please make checks payable to the “Pocatello FOP Union”, and any Venmo donations can be sent to the Pocatello Police Department at @Portneuf-Valley-Lodge with a note specifying that it’s for Give the Cops a Bird.Don’t miss your chance to “Give the Cops a Bird” and help us help the community!
Additional Idaho Foodbank Causes
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.
Mountain Home Country Music Festival
Sponsored by:Country Music Concerts LLC
Want to earn free wristbands for the festival and help The Idaho Foodbank? Volunteer as a server for Mountain Home Country Music Festival! For every hour you contribute, MHCMF will donate $10 (equivalent to 50 meals) to The Idaho Foodbank. Volunteers signing up for 12hrs total (one shift 4hrs per day) receive two 3-day general admission wristbands. Volunteers who sign up for a 4hr shift on a single day will receive one single day general admission wristband for the day they are volunteering. Sign up at the link below.