It’s that turkey time of the year - come join Barrie’s Ski & Sports for their annual Cranksgiving event in Pocatello! To meet the increased need for assistance in Bannock county, we are asking for your support to help us gather turkeys to be distributed at the Bannock County Thanksgiving food distribution. Turkeys and monetary donations can be dropped off at Barrie’s Ski & Sports or The Idaho Foodbank. All donations will need to be made by 12:00 noon on Friday, November 21st.

Want to continue the fun? Grab your bike and meet us at 10:00am at Barrie’s Ski and Sports on Saturday, November 22nd as we peddle the remaining precious proteins to the Foodbank warehouse!

For more information you can contact the Pocatello branch of The Idaho Foodbank at 208-233-8811.

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The Pocatello Police Department has launched its annual “Give the Cops a Bird” turkey drive! All proceeds go directly to the Idaho Foodbank to help feed our neighbors in our community this holiday season. Frozen turkeys and monetary donations will be accepted through noon on Friday, November 21st at the Pocatello Police Department.

If you’re interested in making a monetary donation, those can be dropped off at the Pocatello Police Department as well. Please make checks payable to the “Pocatello FOP Union”, and any Venmo donations can be sent to the Pocatello Police Department at @Portneuf-Valley-Lodge with a note specifying that it’s for Give the Cops a Bird.

Don’t miss your chance to “Give the Cops a Bird” and help us help the community!

Albertsons and The Idaho Foodbank are partnering again this holiday season to address food insecurity. From November 1 through December 31, 2025, customers can support The Idaho Foodbank by purchasing Holiday Bucks for the Feed Joy campaign when they pay for their purchases at select Albertsons locations.

At The Avery and Tiner’s Alley, food is how we show love, and we believe everyone deserves to be fed.

From today through next Friday, half of all dessert sales from both of our restaurants will be donated to The Idaho Foodbank and The Avery Hotel will then match every dollar raised to increase impact.

If you can make it in for dessert this week, you’ll be helping us feed our community, and we’d love to see you.

TJX is holding their annual Help Stop Hunger register roundup campaign from October 31 - November 2. At all TJX stores - including T.J.Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, and Sierra - customers will have the opportunity to round up their total or contribute $1, $5, or $10 at checkout. All funds raised stay local - meaning that roundup donations from all Idaho TJX stores will be given to The Idaho Foodbank. Help us stop hunger today!

Every year, CBS Channel 2 hosts the Great Idaho Food Drive. This year, they're partnering with KBOI Radio 670 AM, Albertsons, Les Schwab, and Two Men and a Truck to collect food for The Idaho Foodbank! Food donations can be dropped off at collection locations from October 27th - November 13th. On the morning of November 14th, a parade of Les Schwab trucks will come to The Idaho Foodbank warehouse in Meridian to unload the food collected throughout the drive.

You’re invited to join us for Scare Away Hunger, a family day of volunteering at The Idaho Foodbank in Lewiston.

Date: Saturday, October 25
Times: 10:00–11:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: The Idaho Foodbank – Lewiston
Details: Open to families with children as young as 4 years old. Costumes are welcome!

Come spend an hour making a difference for neighbors in need while enjoying a fun, family-friendly volunteer experience.

To register, scan the QR code on the flyer, visit our website https://idahofoodbank.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/lewiston or contact Ashley Singer at:
Phone: 208-746-2288
Email: asinger@idahofoodbank.org

We hope you’ll join us to help “Scare Away Hunger” this October!

The Idaho Foodbank in Pocatello is hosting Scare Away Hunger on October 25th with four, 1-hour sessions, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This volunteer opportunity is open to families with children as young as four years old. Costumes are encouraged but not required (adults too).

You can expect treats, laughter, meeting new friends, and leaving feeling good knowing you helped your community. Please contact Shaela Schenk at sschenk@idahofoodbank.org if you'd like to sign up your family for this hauntingly good time.

At Maverik, we believe everyone deserves access to the food and resources they need to thrive. That's why we're partnering with Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization, to help neighbors experiencing food insecurity in local communities where we operate. We're also making it easier for our customers to chip in.

When you visit any Maverik between October 22 and December 3, you'll have the option to round up your cash or credit transaction to the nearest dollar, or more. That donation will go to help people across local Feeding America partner food banks. In Idaho, this means that your donation will support the work of The Idaho Foodbank.

We look forward to serving you and - with your help - supporting neighbors who are working hard to bring meals home.

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The Scout Mountain District of the Grand Teton Council of Scouting America is collecting food Saturday, October 18th from 9am-2pm to support The Idaho Foodbank's efforts in East Idaho! Stop by any of these locations during these times to drop off donations of non-perishable food items. If you have any questions or for more info, contact Corey at 208-317-6153, Debi at 208-406-1614, or the Scout Office at 208-233-4600.

Pocatello/Chubbuck - October 18, 2025 - 10:00am-2:00pm
- The Idaho Foodbank, 555 S. 1st Ave Pocatello, ID
- Ridley’s Family Market, 1000 Pocatello Cr. Rd Pocatello, ID
- Walmart, 4240 Yellowstone Ave Chubbuck, ID
- Smith’s Food and Drug, 4845 Yellowstone Ave Chubbuck, ID
- Fred Meyer, 800 Yellowstone Ave Pocatello, ID
- Albertson’s, 330 East Benton Pocatello, ID

American Falls - October 18, 2025 - 9:00am-12:00 noon
- Advantage Plus Credit Union, Rockland Pharmacy, Bank of Commerce,
- Les Schwab, Bingham Co-op, Ridley’s, Ken’s Market

Lava - October 18, 2025 - 9:00-10:30am
- Community Center at Y Entrance to Town

McCammon - October 18, 2025 - 10:30-12:00 noon
- McCammon City Park by Family Dollar 700 Center St

Inkom - October 18, 2025 - 12:00-1:30pm
- Bisharat Market and Automotive 112 Old Hwy 30 Inkom, ID

Soda Springs - October 18, 2025 - 10:00am-2:00pm
- Scout House, Lallatin’s Grocery 39 W 2nd S, Broulim’s 89 W 2nd S