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October 21, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Scouting for Food – Southeast Idaho
On Saturday, October 21st, The Grand Teton Council of The Boy Scouts of America will be hosting their annual food drive, Scouting for Food. Scouts will have drop off locations all throughout Southeast Idaho to collect food for Idahoan’s facing food insecurity from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For food safety reasons, perishable and home-canned items cannot be accepted at this event. Join the Grand Teton Council on Saturday, October 21st as they support neighbors in need during the 2023 Scouting for Food.
Additional Idaho Foodbank Causes
Pocatello Scouting for Food
Sponsored by:Grand Teton Scouts
**I could use some help on this since I'm not quite sure if they will need to click on links to see the drop off locations and preferred food items etc. or if they will just be present in the page.**
Saturday, October 22nd, the Grand Teton Council's Boy Scouts will once again be holding their Scouting for Food Drive to help support the Pocatello branch of the Idaho Foodbank. There will be various food drop off locations in the surrounding areas for the Scouts to help collect food. If you would like to join in their cause please click on the link for a list off drop off locations near you.
Closing the Hunger Gap
Sponsored by:Alliance Title & Escrow
Alliance Title is hosting their annual Closing the Hunger Gap campaign during the whole month of October! Select locations in southwest Idaho will be collecting food and funds to support The Idaho Foodbank's hunger relief programs. Alliance Title clients in the Boise area will also have the chance to attend the 5th annual Bowling to End Hunger event at Emerald Lanes on October 26th at 4:30 PM. In order to attend, individuals will be asked for a $50 donation and teams will be asked for a $250 donation. Simply visit their fund drive page and select "Bowling to End Hunger" on the drop-down menu to secure your spot. All proceeds from this campaign will benefit The Idaho Foodbank.
Target Circle Campaign
Sponsored by:Target
Through Target's mobile app, website and in-store, Target shoppers can enroll in the Target Circle program to earn and cast votes for a selection of 5-6 national and local nonprofits. At the end of each 90-day voting period, each nonprofit will be awarded a grant based on the percent of votes they received. Feeding America is a featured partner in all Target markets for the Q4 campaign.
Feeding America will be featured as a national partner in all Target markets October 1- December 31. Although the campaign will feature Feeding America branding, 100% of the funds raised through the program will benefit the local food bank.
Lewis Clark Credit Union's Back to School Backpack drive
Sponsored by:Lewis Clark Credit Union
LCCU will participate by asking members to donate $10 for a Backpack for our local school in North Central. IFB will provide information about participating schools in each Idaho location of LCCU. All proceeds of this program will stay at the NC Branch’s Back to School program. LCCU will MATCH the member’s donation.
Sacks for Hunger
Sponsored by:Albertsons
Boise State has once again teamed up with Albertsons and The Idaho Foodbank to tackle hunger in the Treasure Valley. For every sack by a member of the Boise State football team, Albertsons will donate $500 to the Idaho Foodbank.
Text "hunger" to 243725 to support this program.
Boise Co-op Round Up
Sponsored by:Boise Co-op
The Boise Co-op Round Up program allows customers to give back to the community by rounding up their purchases to the nearest dollar. Each month, they feature a different community organization as the recipient. The Boise Co-op matches donations 100%, up to $2,500. This month, The Idaho Foodbank is being featured!
Idaho Foodbank Benefit Concert
Sponsored by:Aaron Ball Band
Come enjoy a great evening of entertainment featuring live music from The Aaron Ball Band and The Eclectics. Food and beverage trucks will be on site as well to satisfy any appetite. All proceeds from this event will go to help support the Idaho Foodbank serve our neighbors right here in Eastern Idaho who are struggling to put enough food on their tables.
420 N Main St.
Pocatello, ID 83204
Molinelli's Jewelers Downtown Block Party
Sponsored by:Molinelli's Jewelers
As a thank you to all our loyal customers and as a welcome to the new, Molinelli's will be sponsoring its first annual DOWNTOWN BLOCK PARTY! The party will feature a live band, Gas Food and Lodging! Also featured will be food trucks, Beer, raffles, prizes and ice cream! We would encourage you to bring your camping chairs, although chairs will be provided. Please RSVP so we know how many to expect! Friends and family are more than welcome. SO EXCITED TO SEE YOU! All proceeds from this event will benefit the Idaho Foodbank.
Simplot's Free Fry Day
Sponsored by:Simplot
Simplot is hosting their National Fry Day celebration again this year! Head down to JUMP on Friday, July 8 for some free fries and live music!
1000 W Myrtle St
Boise, ID 83702
Independence from Hunger
Sponsored by:Lewiston Grocery Outlet
Grocery Outlet's 10th Annual Food and Fund Drive in Lewiston, Idaho. All of July help fight Hunger in our community. All donations stay local. Give $5 and Get $5 off a future purchase of $3 (25 or more.)
117 Thain Road
Lewiston, ID 83501