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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

Idaho Food Bank – Meridian

3630 E Commercial St, Meridian, ID 83642

9:30am – 2:30 pm

Meridian Food Bank – Meridian

133 W Broadway Ave, Meridian, ID 83642

9am – 1pm

St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry – Boise

3209 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID 83705

Eagle Food Bank – Eagle

149 W State St, Eagle, ID 83616

9am – Noon

El-Ada – Mountain Home

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

Middleton Food Pantry

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

El-Ada

15 W Colorado Ave
Homedale ID
9am-12noon

 

 

 

Date
November 9, 2024
Time
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
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Website:
https://www.mountainwestcouncil.org/content/103146/Scouting-for-Food

Organizer

MOUNTAIN WEST COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Additional Idaho Foodbank Causes

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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

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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

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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!

Location

350 N Milwaukee St.
Boise, ID 83704

Giving Tuesday

Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank

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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

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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.

Location

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.

Location

717 N 11th St.
Boise, Idaho 83702

Scouting for Food - Southwest Idaho

Sponsored by:Mountain West Council of Scouting America

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Scouting for Food, hosted by Scouting America, is one of Idaho’s largest annual food drives. Volunteers across the Treasure, Magic, and Wood River Valley will pick up food from designated neighborhoods. If you find a door hanger at your house on November 1st, you can leave a donation outside your front door for the Scouts to pick up on November 8th.  If you don't receive a door hanger, you can still donate at one of the drop-off sites listed below.

Whatever You CAN Give - Bannock County Food Drive

Sponsored by:Bannock County Employee Association

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Community members across Bannock County will have a chance throughout November to drop off non-perishable food items at many of the county facilities, with all donations being provided to The Idaho Foodbank! The county will have food drive barrels at the Courthouse, The Village, Planning & Development, and the Sheriff's, Assessor's, Events Complex, Road & Bridge, and Fort Hall Mine Landfill Offices.

All donations go to support our neighbors in need across the region, so come show your support by dropping off some food!

A Night of Music and Community

Sponsored by:Idaho Fine Arts Academy students & Treefort Music Hall

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Idaho Fine Arts students present A FUNDRAISING CONCERT FOR THE IDAHO FOODBANK, in partnership with Duck Club and Treefort Music Hall. Join us for a night of music and community support with performances from The Traveler and jdhix.

Admission: non-perishable food items and/or a cash donation to The Idaho Foodbank.

Doors open at 6:30 pm and show starts at 7:00 pm. All ages welcome.

Location

722 W Broad St
Boise, ID 83702