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November 9, 2024| 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Scouting for Food – Southwest

Scouting for Food is one of Idaho’s largest annual food drives hosted by Boy Scouts of America. This year’s event is a collaboration with Just Serve. Volunteers across the Treasure, Magic, and Wood River Valley will pick up bags of food from designated neighborhoods.
We would like to thank these sponsors for supporting Scouting for Food:
Taco Bell * Just Serve * Beckman Foundation * Oppenheimer Companies
Food Pick-up – Saturday November 9th
A list of the most needed items at local food banks
Tapawingo District
3630 E Commercial St, Meridian, ID 83642
9:30am – 2:30 pm
133 W Broadway Ave, Meridian, ID 83642
9am – 1pm
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry – Boise
3209 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID 83705
149 W State St, Eagle, ID 83616
9am – Noon
NEW LOCATION: 2024 American Legion Blvd, ST 2, Mountain Home, ID 83647
9am – Noon
Owyhee DIstrict
1st Church of the Nazarene – Nampa
601 16th Ave S, Nampa, ID 83651
10am- 1pm
307 E 1st St., Middleton ID 83644
9am – 12:30pm
Middleton United Methodist Church
104 East Main St, Middleton
9am 12 noon
Treasure Valley Community College Parking lot
205 @ 6th Ave, Caldwell
9am-12noon
VThe Hub – Marshing, ID
9am – 12noon
15 W Colorado Ave
Homedale ID
9am-12noon
Additional Idaho Foodbank Causes
Meat Bingo- in North Central
Sponsored by:St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
Join us to win "MEAT" at Meat BINGO at the Corner Villa in Lewiston, Idaho. Sign up in advance to grab your spot and play to support the Idaho Foodbank. Thank you St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for sponsoring the meat baskets. Monday, January 12th at Corner Villa- BINGO!
2110 14th Ave.
Lewiston, ID 83501
Greg Belzeski’s Big Adventure Show
Sponsored by:Greg Belzeski

Help support The Idaho Foodbank while celebrating Greg Belzeski as he leaves Boise! Boise’s music community is coming together to raise funds and awareness for people impacted by food insecurity—and to help launch Greg’s Big Adventures. It’s a rare chance for all these fantastic musicians to gather on one stage and celebrate together.
Greg has invited many of the bands he’s performed with over the past year for a one-of-a-kind night at the Sapphire Room. Expect an eclectic blend of jazz, swing, folk, rock, country, New Orleans funk, alt-rock, pop, and soul—all performed by musicians generously donating their time, energy, and talent to help support our neighbors in need.
A portion of proceeds go directly to The Idaho Foodbank. Food insecurity is a year-round challenge, especially right after the holidays. This event helps raise funds and awareness to support our neighbors throughout the entire year.
This will be a relaxed, informal night filled with great music, easy mingling, and a shared purpose: supporting The Idaho Foodbank long after the holiday season ends. Please bring a can or two of food to help boost donations even further. Together, we can make a meaningful impact for our community.
2900 Chinden Blvd
Boise, ID 83714
Jollymores January FUNdraisers for the Idaho Foodbank
Sponsored by:Jollymore's Fine Dining
Jollymore's Fine Dining in Lewiston, Idaho is promoting the Idaho Foodbank in the month of January! Great promotions, raising money for a great cause. Proceeds from ticket sales to the 4 Course Brunch, 5 Course Wine Pairing Dinner, and the Whiskey Tasting Events will go to the North Central Idaho Foodbank. Donations from the lunch/dessert special and starters will continue in the month of January! Please contact Jollymore's for tickets to the events at 1516 Main Street, Lewiston, Idaho.
1516 Main Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
Magic Valley Give Back Day
Sponsored by:Dutch Bros
Dutch Bros is partnering with the Idaho Foodbank for a Give Back Day at two Twin Falls locations. $1 from every drink sold on Friday, December 19th will benefit the Idaho Foodbank to help fight food insecurity in South Central Idaho. Purchase a drink or two at either location, Blue Lakes Blvd. or Pole Line Rd., to be a part of the movement.
7Cares Idaho Shares
Sponsored by:KTVB Channel 7
7 Cares Idaho Shares is an annual day of giving that started in 2008, put on by Channel 7. KTVB is asking for donations on their broadcasts leading up to the event, and will be reporting live from the donation locations the morning of December 13th. All donations of cash and non-perishable food items will go to help select charities keep their shelves fully stocked and purses full during the winter months when the need for food, shelter, and aid increases. The different charities will be accepting donations at various locations across the Treasure Valley and in Twin Falls. Donations of both food and cash can be taken at all locations.
Empty Bowls 2025
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank

The bowls are back in Towne! This year, The Idaho Foodbank's annual Empty Bowls sale will be held in-person at Boise Towne Square on December 5th - 6th from 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm each day.
Hundreds of handcrafted & hand-painted bowls donated by local artisans and community members will be available for purchase during the sale. Bowls start at $15 each and can be purchased with cash or card (including tap to pay). All funds raised will be used to further The Idaho Foodbank's mission to nourish, educate, and advocate.
Please note that there will be NO online sale this year. Come to Boise Towne Square on December 5th - 6th to find your favorite bowl and support The Idaho Foodbank!
350 N Milwaukee St.
Boise, ID 83704
Giving Tuesday
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank

Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity that inspires people everywhere to do good, and at The Idaho Foodbank it’s a powerful opportunity to help ensure our neighbors across Idaho have access to the nutritious food they need, especially during the busy holiday season. This year, every dollar donated on Giving Tuesday will be matched up to $20,000, thanks to the generosity of The Chalfant Family and friends of the Foodbank, doubling your impact for children, families, and seniors facing hunger in communities large and small. By joining the movement, you’re helping to spread generosity, support stability for Idahoans, and make a meaningful difference across our state.
Hymns of Thanksgiving 2025
Sponsored by:Celebrations in Music, Inc

Idaho’s annual celebration of Thanksgiving since 2003
Held at Idaho Central Arena in downtown Boise
Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Open Seating – No tickets required and free to the public, though monetary donations to The Idaho Foodbank are encouraged at the door.
Doors open at 6:30 pm.
233 S Capitol Blvd
Boise, ID 83702
Tackling Hunger
Sponsored by:Idaho State University and University of Idaho
Join Idaho State University and University of Idaho in supporting The Idaho Foodbank's vision of a Hunger-Free Idaho! Each year, the football teams go head to head on the field in a friendly school rivalry game the Saturday before Thanksgiving. But, off the field, there's another friendly rivalry going on - which school can bring in more donations for The Idaho Foodbank!
This year, starting Monday, November 17th and going through gameday on Saturday, November 22nd, help prove once and for all which is the better institution by making a donation on their behalf! Whether you're a student, faculty, alumni, or a community member, any and all donations will help provide food to people in need across the state. Plus, there will be some fun rivalry side bets (announcement coming soon!) that depend on which school wins!
Throughout the week, there will be food drop-off locations around both campuses for any physical donation items. And for monetary donations, just pick your school on this page before making a donation!
Alternative Christmas Market
Sponsored by:Cathedral of the Rockies
Come visit The Idaho Foodbank's booth at Cathedral of the Rockies' Alternative Christmas Market! This market features unique and handcrafted gifts supporting local nonprofits. We'll be selling some of our Empty Bowls at the market, so come stop by if you'd like to find the perfect holiday gift while also supporting some great causes!
The Alternative Christmas Market will be open from 11 am - 3 pm on November 15 and 9:30 am - 12:30 pm on November 16.
717 N 11th St.
Boise, Idaho 83702