September 10| 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Idaho Falls – A Seat At the Table
An Evening to Make a BIG Impact
Join us for The Idaho Foodbank’s culinary fundraiser—a one-of-a-kind experience combining fun, flavor, and philanthropy to support neighbors facing hunger in East Idaho. This special evening will be filled with unique experiences: enjoy samplers and hors d’oeuvres from local favorites, sip on cocktails and mocktails, and treat yourself to decadent desserts.
Guests can try their luck with raffles and games, while also hearing inspiring stories of impact from the community. Throughout the night, interactive program stations will offer a deeper look at how The Idaho Foodbank nourishes, educates, and advocates to support thriving, food-secure communities across Idaho.
Attire: Come as you are! Dress comfortably, bring your appetite, and get ready to have fun while making a difference.
What: A fun experience in a relaxed setting with raffles, light appetizers and desserts, and information about The Idaho Foodbank’s work in East Idaho. This is an event all about coming together as a community to ensure that every Idahoan has A Seat at the Table.
Additional Idaho Foodbank Causes
H & R Block Food and Referral Program
Sponsored by:H & R Block
All Treasure Valley H & R Block offices are participating in food drive donations AND referral program. H & R Block is donating $20 for every new client when they bring in referral form.
Million Meals in March KIZN '92 Radio-a-thon 3/15
Sponsored by:Cumulus Radio
Part of Million Meals in March campaign: Radio-a-thon at Cumulus KIZN '92 from 7am to 7pm
3 hour shifts with 4 phones.
7a-10a
10a-1p filled Corporate Challenge Teams
1p-4p
4p-7p
St. Paddy's Day Half K - The Pun Run
Sponsored by:Iron Horse Brewery
This is the Boise edition of the Pun Run, a .5K run sponsored by Iron Horse Brewery. They are fundraising for The Idaho Foodbank.
The St. Paddy's Day .5K
Sponsored by:Iron Horse Brewery
3rd Annual fun run distance is 1 block that is .5K with food, drink and music and many 'high fives' along the way. Participants receive all the swag just like a marathon: bib, custom medal and head band includes a photographer, Celtic Rock band: Guess When and many water & food stations along the 1 block course.
Million Meals in March
Sponsored by:Boise Co-op North End
Million Meals in March Kick-Off with Boise Co-op North End donating 3% of Sales on March 1 to help raise awareness hunger is a year-around challenge in Idaho.
** details of time of Kick-off at Boise Co-op & Facebook LIVE TBD
Beef Night on the Ice
Sponsored by:Idaho Beef Council
Beef Night on the Ice is a night to celebrate the Beef Counts program while enjoying a Steelheads hockey game! $1.00 from every general ticket sale will be donated to the Beef Counts campaign. Raffle tickets will be sold for a Traeger Grill and a year of beef that the Idaho Beef Council is providing.
Will Act 4 Food
Sponsored by:Daisy's Madhouse Theater
Daisy’s Madhouse Theatre announces “Will Act 4 Food,” a short-play festival to benefit The Idaho Foodbank. This annual event, now in its 8th year, will be held on Saturday, January 28th at 7:30 p.m. at the Boise Little Theater (map here). In 2016, "Will Act 4 Food" raised $4,000 for the statewide hunger-relief organization.
The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl is Thursday, December 22 at Albertsons Stadium with U of I Vandals vs. Colorado State Rams. Parking lot opens at 1pm game starts at 5pm. A bowling event sponsored by Albertsons between the teams that benefits The Idaho Foodbank is scheduled for Monday , December 19 starting at 5:30 PM at Wahooz PINZ in Meridian.
Messiah Sing-In Community Event
Sponsored by:Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The annual Hallelujah Chorus in association with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints is hosting a Messiah Sign-in live musical event. The show begins at 7:00pm on Sunday December 18th at the Stephens Performing Arts Center in Pocatello. Admission is free, however, canned goods and cash will be collected for the Idaho Foodbank.
Drive Away Hunger
Sponsored by:Cole and Smith Chevrolt and KPVI News Channel 6
Friday, December 16th, “Drive Away Hunger” in partnership with Cole Chevrolet in Pocatello and Smith Chevrolet in Idaho Falls will be happening at local Fred Meyer stores in both Pocatello and Idaho Falls locations. From 4 to 7p, near the front doors of both stores, there will be a Chevy pickup. Participants will be able to leave food donations in the truck, so we can “fill the truck.” All the food goes to the Idaho Foodbank.