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November 9 @ 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
Natural Grocers June Promotion
Sponsored by:Natural Grocers
From June 1 - 30, 2023 when you buy a limited-edition reusable bag for $1.99, Natural Grocers will donate $1 to The Idaho Foodbank.
1195 N. Milwaukee St.
Boise, Idaho 83704
Union School Rock-A-Thon
Sponsored by:Biff Hall
The Union School (Nampa) Rock-A-Thon is a charity fundraiser where all the 301’s from Biff Hall's class ask for pledges from sponsors (friends, family, neighbors and businesses) to see how long they can rock in a rocking chair. All the money raised will be given to the Idaho Foodbank. This is a project for our class to give back to our community.
506 Fletcher Dr
Nampa, ID 83686
Feeding the 5000 Families
Sponsored by:Pocatello's Interfaith Community
Pocatello's Interfaith community is bringing back Feeding the 5000. We are truly looking forward to this multiple event campaign. Please come enjoy yourselves and support these efforts to help individuals in Eastern Idaho who are struggling with food insecurity.
The Kickoff Concert: Friday, February 18th starting at 7:00pm being held at Central Christian Church, 918 E. Center Street.
Progressive Dinner: March 11th beginning at 5:30pm.
Station 1: Appetizers, soup, and salad: Central Christian Church, 918 E. Center St.
Station 2: Main Course: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Caldwell Park Building, 135 S. 7th Ave.
Station 3: Dessert: St. Anthony Parish, 524 N. 7th Ave.
Candlelight/Meditation vigil: March 18th, time TBD held at Community of Christ, 4588 Bannock Hwy.
Grocery store Food and Fund drive: April 8th from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Participating grocery stores are Albertsons, Fred Meyer, Ridley's on Pocatello Creek Rd, Ridley's on Main St.
Closing Ceremony: time and place to be announced.
#Dutch Luv
Sponsored by:Dutch Bros Coffee
The North Central Branch of the Idaho Foodbank was chosen to receive $1 form every drink sold on Friday, February 17. Three locations to Celebrate #DUTCHLUV
16th Annual Sportsmen Against Hunger Fundraiser
Sponsored by:Sportsmen Against Hunger
Sportsmen Against Hunger will be holding their 16th Annual fundraiser to help support the Idaho Foodbank this weekend January 28th and 29th at the Cal Ranch store at Pine Ridge Mall in Chubbuck from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Your favorite sporting organizations will be there. There are also many great prizes to be a raffle off, including a Howa 6.5 Creedmoor3 rifle and a Liberty gun safe provided by Cal Ranch and many more!
4255 Yellowstone Ave.
Chubbuck, ID 83202
Pull For a Purpose
Sponsored by:Mark ESTREBILLO
Thank you for supporting the Idaho Food Bank, I'm so proud to have partnered with this organization to help our Community - Mark
2273 South Vista Avenue, Suite 120
Boise, Idaho 83705
7Cares Idaho Shares
Sponsored by:KTVB
KTVB wants to help build a stronger community safety net for basic human needs as well as foster a community spirit of neighbor helping neighbor. All donations (cash and non-perishable food) will go to help The Idaho Foodbank, Boise Rescue Mission, and Salvation Army locations keep their shelves fully stocked and purses full during the winter months when the need for food, shelter, and aid increases. This is the 15th year of 7Cares Idaho Shares.
Giving Games
Sponsored by:Idaho Central Credit Union and BSU ESports
Idaho Central Credit Union and Boise State University ESports are proud to present the Giving Games. Gamers compete but the ultimate winners are neighbors facing hunger who will receive nutritious food for meals thanks to contestant and spectator support. For every $1 donated The Idaho Foodbank can provide food for up to 4 meals!
Santa Fun Run
Sponsored by:Chloe Bates
Mark your calendar for December 3rd, because the Santa Fun Run is happening at the Twin Falls Visitors Center at the Perrine Bridge. Get into the Holiday spirit, come dressed as Santa Claus (or not) to run or walk (1 mile or 5k). A donation is suggested to participate with all donations benefitting The Idaho Foodbank. To pre-register, call 801-750-5030, or arrive at 9:00 AM on race day to sign-up.
2015 Nielsen Point Pl
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Empty Bowls
Sponsored by:Pocatello Arts Council
The Pocatello Art's Council along with the ISU Arts department are excited to hold its 4 Annual Pocatello Empty Bowls event Friday, December 2nd, 2022. This event benefiting the Idaho Foodbank, will be held at Westside Players Warehouse.
Beautiful handmade bowls will be there for you to choose from. Along with the purchase of a bowl, you will be able to enjoy your choice of soups, locally made bread, and beverages for dinner. Westside Players will also be selling adult beverages if you're so inclined.
Entertainment will also be provided by local musicians. We will also have the pleasure of providing awards to Pocatello artists recognizing them and their talent.
1009 S 2nd Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201