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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
Event Categories:
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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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Stinker Stores will be presenting the Stomp Out Hunger check to The Idaho Foodbank at The Idaho Steelheads game on January 10, 2024. If spectators would like to participate in giving, every $5 received helps us provide food for up to 15 meals to Idahoans experiencing food insecurity.

Location

215 S. Capitol Blvd.
Boise, Idaho 83702

7 Cares 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 9th. 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 Albertsons and Fred Meyer locations across the Treasure Valley and in Twin Falls. Donations of both food and cash can be taken at all locations.

KPVI's Drive Away Hunger

Sponsored by:KPVI-DTV

A popular competition between two KPVI staffers is back this year! This is the seventh annual Drive Away Hunger event. Our very own Matt Davenport and Doug Iverson will be joining Cole Nissan Kia and Cole Chevrolet to collect non-perishable items at Fred Meyer located at 800 Yellowstone Ave in Pocatello on Friday, December 8th from 4 to 6 p.m. Help determine the winner of this friendly competition by swinging into Fred Meyer's and picking up a few extra items to donate to our local Idaho Foodbank warehouse.

Location

800 Yellowstone
Pocatello, ID 83201

Give Local Campaign

Sponsored by:Whole Foods

This holiday season between 12/6 and 12/26/23, shop at WholeFoods and choose to donate at the register to support food rescue and redistribution organizations like The Idaho Foodbank.

Location

401 S. Broadway Ave.
Boise, ID 83702

Illusions Dance Studio

Sponsored by:Jenny

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Illusions Dance Studio has chosen to support The Idaho Foodbank by bringing the students together to raise funds to help Idahoans experiencing food insecurity.

Boise Co-Op Register Round-Up Program

Sponsored by:The Boise Co-Op

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For the month of December, when you shop at The Boise Co-op, either the Village or North End location, you will have the opportunity to Round-Up at the Register. All proceeds during the month of December will go to The Idaho Foodbank.

It's Not Just a Candle

Sponsored by:Elk Meadows Candle Company @ Boise Christmas Show

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It's Not Just a Candle You're Buying Today... Elk Meadows Candle Company and The Idaho Foodbank are joining efforts in helping feed Idaho families in need. For every purchase made from Elk Meadows Candle Company at The Boise Christmas Show, Elks Meadows Candle Co. will be donating 10% of total sales to The Idaho Foodbank.

Location

5610 N Glenwood St.
Boise, Idaho 83714

Empty Bowls

Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank

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Empty Bowls is a community event to fight hunger. Handcrafted & hand painted bowls can be purchased online November 23 - December 1, 2023.
Each time a meal is enjoyed in a purchased bowl, this is a reminder that not all Idahoans know where their next meal is coming from.
All funds raised will help provide food assistance to local Idahoans experiencing food insecurity.

Location

3630 E. Commercial Court, Meridian Idaho 83642
Meridian, ID 83642

Hymns of Thanksgiving

Sponsored by:Celebrations in Music

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Idaho's 21st annual Hymns of Thanksgiving will be held at the Idaho Central Arena in Downtown Boise.
Sunday, November 19, 2023, doors open at 6:30pm, concert starts at 7:30pm.
This event is free to the public, no tickets required.
Guests will be invited to make a monetary donation to The Idaho Foodbank at the event.

Location

233 S. Capitol Blvd.
Boise, Idaho 83702

BoxLunch Grand Opening

Sponsored by:Yvette Yorba

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BoxLunch is opening a new store at the Grand Teton Mall in Idaho Falls. On Nov. 18 & Nov. 19.
Throughout the entire year BoxLunch is raising funds to support The Idaho Foodbank.

Location

2300 E. 17th St.
Idaho Falls, ID 83404