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November 1, 2024| 8:00 am - November 22, 2024| 3:00 pm
Give the Cops a Bird
The Pocatello Police Department has launched its 6th 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 22nd 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
Corks for Cause with Lindsey Creek Vineyards
Sponsored by:Lindsay Creek Vineyards
Lindsey Creek Vineyards is hosting their monthly "Corks for a Cause" were proceeds from the evening will go towards The Idaho Foodbank. There will be drawings with give-a-ways and some snacks provided.
Fight Hunger Spark Change
Sponsored by:Walmart
More details to come from Feeding America and Walmart
Walmart Fight Hunger Spark Change
Sponsored by:Walmart and Feeding America
Walmart's fifth annual nationwide "Fight Hunger. Spark Change." campaign runs from April 2 through April 30. The campaign, done in partnership with Feeding America, is targeted at helping the one in seven Idahoans who suffer from food insecurity. Proceeds are channeled through Feeding America and go directly to The Idaho Foodbank.
Customers have several ways to donate:
Purchasing store products from participating food companies such as General Mills, Kellogg, Kraft-Heinz and several other leading food companies.
Donations can be made at the register in increments of $1, $2, $5 or an amount chosen by the customer.
Making an online donation at the link below, and by using the Walmart Credit Card for transactions.
Iron Horse St. Paddy's .5K Run
Sponsored by:Iron Horse Brewery
Fun Run benefiting The Idaho Foodbank goal is to raise $2,000 or 10,000 meals. A fun .5K run treated like a marathon includes warm-ups aerobics, live band and beer for those of age, with a medal at the end of race.
Location is parking lot of Wiseguys Pizza 6th and Main in downtown Boise. Wear your green or else?!
Prices $20 per adult and $15 ages 13 - 20 under 12 is $1
Million Meals in March - Boise co-op Downtown 1st Friday 3% Sales
Sponsored by:Boise co-op Downtown
The Idaho Foodbank and Boise Co-op Downtown are partnering again to help raise 1 million meals in March. Boise Co-op Downtown is donating 3% of Sales on their First Friday to help The Foodbank raise awareness and funds enough to feed the 179,000 Idahoans we feed monthly.
Help raise necessary food and funds during Million Meals in March campaign, by shopping at Boise Co-op downtown March 2 from 7AM to 10PM.
Race for the Cure Registration Food Drive
Sponsored by:Susan G. Komen & Shu's Idaho Running Store
Susan G. Komen and Shu's Idaho Running Store are giving back to the community. Friday March 2, come down to Shu's Idaho Running Store at 1758 W. State Boise and register for Race for the Cure, May 12. Receive $1.00 off your registration for every can donated (up to 5 cans =$5.00 off). Shu's Idaho Running Store will have discounts on running shoes and fun swag give-aways too!
1758 West State Street
Boise, Idaho 83702
Lewiston Brewfest
Sponsored by:Northwest Best Entertainment
8th Annual Lewiston Brewfest:
Mission
To bring people together to enjoy delicious craft beer, local and live acoustic music, awesome conversation, and to support a worthwhile charity at the same time. Cheers!
HeartBaker Heart Shaped Pizza
Sponsored by:Papa Murphy's
Every $1.00 donated, provides 5 meals to hungry Idahoans through The Idaho Foodbank.
This is Papa Murphy's 3rd year providing the HeartBaked Shape Pizza campaign with a goal of 20,000 meals, or $4,000
Will Act 4 Food
Sponsored by:Daisy Madhouse Theater
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Kegs 4 Kause
Sponsored by:Payette Brewing Co.
Payette Brewing will donate 50% of proceeds from all beer sales from 5-10 pm on Monday, January 29 to The Idaho Foodbank! The bar is open to the public and anyone who enjoys a beer on Monday at the brewery helps the Foodbank. The Tap Room is also kid and dog friendly!