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March 28, 2024| 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
ISU Health Fair
The 2024 ISU Health Fair will be Thursday, March 28, 2024, from 7 AM – 6 PM in the Pond Student Union Ballroom
MISSION: “Providing evidence-based health education and information, activities and demonstrations, and screenings to promote awareness of healthy lifestyle habits and disease prevention to empower people to live healthier lives.”
The event showcases ISU’s Kasiska Division of Health Sciences (KDHS) clinics. KDHS faculty and students typically offer free health screening services such as:
- NEW: Nutrition Fair with food demos throughout the day and kids activities from 3-6pm!
- 9 a.m. – energy bites
- 10:30 a.m. – smoothies
- 12 p.m. – salsa and chips
- 1:30 p.m. – protein dips and vegetables
- 4:30 p.m. – after school snack
- Blood pressure, pulse, and height and weight assessment by ISU Nursing faculty and students
- Depression and anxiety screening by the ISU Psychology Clinic faculty and students
- Fall risk screening by ISU Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy faculty and students
- Foot assessment and care by ISU Nursing faculty and students
- Hearing screening by ISU Audiology faculty and students
- Laboratory services provided by Portneuf Medical Center and ISU Medical Lab Sciences faculty and students
- Medication review and evaluation by ISU Pharmacy faculty and students
- Oral health screening by ISU Dental Hygiene students
- Traumatic brain injury screening by ISU Counseling Clinic faculty and students
Additional Idaho Foodbank Causes
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.
Buy a Bottle, Give a Meal Fred Meyers Wines
Sponsored by:Constellation Brand Wines
Fred Meyers partnering with Constellation Brand wines is donating $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.
Feed The Foodbank
Sponsored by:Chelsea Blewett with Well Connected Electric
Various businesses within the LC Valley will be doing a food and fund drive from November 1st to November 15th and all proceeds will benefit The Idaho Foodbank. There are several drop locations where the public can take food/funds. Including: Joe hall Ford, Inland Cellular, Smart Fitness, P1FCU, Hot Shot Espresso, and The Idaho Foodbank will also be a drop center.
Season of Giving
Sponsored by:First Tech Federal Credit Union
First Tech Federal Credit Union is hoping you'll share Season of Giving by engaging members and First Tech branches to help them direct funds to feature non-profits through social media. Through social media raise awareness and receive votes . the Idaho Foodbank if selected will receive $1,000, 2nd and 3rd receive $500 each.