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September 1, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Kendall Cares – Rocky Mountain High School
LET THE FOOD DRIVE COMPETITION BEGIN!!!! Six West Ada High Schools are partnering with the Kendall Auto Group for a canned food drive supporting the Idaho Food Bank. Starting this Friday night and running through September, each high school will have 1 game where they are being asked to bring as many canned food items as they can fit into the back of a Ford F-150. The school with the highest total weight of canned food will win a pizza party in October at varsity school game.
Additional Idaho Foodbank Causes
Holiday Heroes
Sponsored by:McVey Entertainment
McVey Entertainment- Holiday Heroes gives the community an opportunity to donate funds/food and volunteer to help put together food boxes for a food distribution in Lewiston. This campaign is a multi-day in person and a month long online fund drive event. The purpose is to raise enough money at the registers at Rosauers and online to purchase food bags for holiday meals. These food bags/boxes will be distributed at the fair building the week of Christmas.
Idaho Pizza Company December Special
Sponsored by:Idaho Pizza Company
Help Idaho Pizza Company take a 'slice' out of hunger! All December-long, enjoy deals for bringing in cans of food for The Idaho Foodbank! Bring in three (3) cans of non-perishable food to take part in the following deals: $4.00 off any large pizza, $3.00 off any medium pizza, and $2.00 off any small pizza (cannot be combined with other offers).
Whole Foods Market. Shop Local, Give Local
Sponsored by:Whole Foods Market
Shoppers can give back in two ways this holiday season through Whole Foods Market’s Shop Local, Give Local campaign. You can purchase any local product and Whole Foods Market will match 100% of the proceeds. You can also donate at the register during check out. 90% of funds given in Idaho will support The Idaho Foodbank with 10% supporting Feeding America.
401 S Broadway Ave
Boise, ID 83702
Giving Tuesday
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and 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.
3630 E Commercial Ct
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Empty Bowls - SW
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank
Get ready for our 25th annual Empty Bowls virtual event! Empty Bowls is an international project to fight hunger, personalized by artists and community members, who offer their handcrafted and hand-painted bowls throughout the year. The Idaho Foodbank’s Empty Bowls offers the opportunity to select a unique bowl from thousands. We encourage you to remember that not all our Idaho neighbors are able to meet the basic need of feeding their families. The funds raised by this event help to provide food assistance to those in need this winter holiday season. Bowls start at $15 and sales will open on November 25th at 8AM. Updated bowl pick-up times will be published before bowl sales begin.
If you would like to paint bowls to contribute towards our event this year, contact Ceramica (208-342-3822) or A Way With Clay (208-297-2333) to arrange your time to paint before November 13th!
3630 E Commercial Ct
Meridian, ID 83642
Hymns of Thanksgiving
Sponsored by:Celebrations in Music Inc.
Hymns of Thanksgiving is back in person this year! Enjoy a concert of hymns and other beautiful arrangements put on by local musicians and singers. This concert is totally free and no ticket is required. At the venue entrances and exits, guests will be encouraged to make cash donations to The Idaho Foodbank.
233 S Capitol Blvd
Boise, ID 83702
Jersey Mike's Holiday Campaign
Sponsored by:Jersey Mike's
Jersey Mike's is helping to end hunger in Idaho by donating 20% of their sales to Feeding America!
Round up to fill the plates
Sponsored by:Les Schwab Tires in North Central Idaho
Les Schwab locations in Lewiston, Moscow, Grangeville, and Orofino will ask customers to round up at the register to fill the plates of neighbors.
CBS2's Great Idaho Food Drive
Sponsored by:CBS2
Help fight hunger this holiday season by giving to CBS2’s Great Idaho Food Drive. Not only is food being gathered at participating Les Schwab locations, but CBS2 has a goal to raise $2,500 to help support our hunger relief programs. Thank you for showing kindness this holiday season!
ISU v UofI Food Fight
Sponsored by:Collaboration of the universities
The University of Idaho vs Idaho State University annually competes to raise funds and fill their community and campus pantries. This event directly affects those who are food insecure in the community and on the campus. Funds will go to the Idaho Foodbank.