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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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Sportsmen Against Hunger

Sponsored by:SE Idaho Sportsmen's Organizations

It’s time for the 18th annual Sportsmen Against Hunger event on January 25th and 26th in Pocatello! Come join us at C-A-L Ranch at the Pine Ridge Mall between 10:00am and 4:00pm each day.
Stop by to visit with representatives from a variety of organizations – such as Idaho Fish and Game, NWTF, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, KZBQ, POW/MIA, and more – and to purchase raffle tickets for some fantastic prizes that they’ve donated to the cause! All proceeds from the event will go to the Idaho Foodbank and be put to work ending hunger in Southeast Idaho.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Location

4215 Yellowstone Ave
Chubbuck, ID 83202

Reed's Dairy Fundraiser

Sponsored by:Reed's Dairy

Join Reed's Dairy on January 18th to commemorate the one year anniversary of the dairy production facility fire. Proceeds of the sale of single waffle cones sold at our Idaho Falls and Ammon locations will be donated to The Idaho Foodbank. Come help honor this day in Reed's Dairy history as they thank the members of our community who supported them this past year.

Meat Bingo in Lewiston

Sponsored by:Corner Villa and Friends of the Idaho Foodbank

The Corner Villa and the Friends of the Idaho Foodbank will host MEAT BINGO Monday, January 13th. The proceeds for the event will go to the North Central Branch of the Idaho Foodbank. Free to attend, must RSVP and extra Bingo cards are $5. Sign up on Facebook @ Meat Bingo at the Corner Villa. And meat portions are the prizes.

Location

2110 14th Ave
Lewiston, Idaho 83501

Don't miss out on your chance to win pizza for a year from the Idaho Pizza Company. With your minimum donation of $5.00 to the Idaho Foodbank you will be entered into a drawing to win pizza for a year. All proceeds go to supporting our Idahoan neighbors fighting food insecurity. For every $5 donated the Idaho Foodbank can provide food for up to 15 meals. Thank you for your donation and supporting the Idaho Foodbank.

Empty Bowls

Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank

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Empty Bowls is a beloved annual tradition and a community event to fight hunger. This year, handcrafted & hand-painted bowls can be purchased online from November 27 – December 8, 2024. 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

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Hymns of Thanksgiving

Sponsored by:Celebrations in Music, Inc

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Join Idaho's annual celebration of Thanksgiving and enjoy the beautiful hymns and gospel music presented by a choir and orchestra of musicians from around the Treasure Valley.

Idaho Central Arena in Downtown Boise
Sunday, November 24. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the concert starts at 7:30 pm.

Open Seating – No tickets required – Free to the public.

Guests are invited to make a monetary donation to the Idaho Foodbank at the event.

Location

233 S Capitol Blvd
Boise, ID 83702

ISU vs. UI Tackling Hunger Football Game

Sponsored by:Idaho State University

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Idaho State University and University of Idaho are teaming up once again to raise funds and food to support fellow Idahoans!

On Saturday, November 23rd, University of Idaho's football team will be playing Idaho State University in Pocatello at the ICCU Dome. This friendly rivalry game is the perfect backdrop for a friendly rivalry fundraiser between the two schools. In the week leading up to the game, as well as during the game that day - both institutions will be accepting monetary and food donations that will go directly to supporting The Idaho Foodbank in helping to address food insecurity in Idaho. Any donations may be dropped off to your nearest Foodbank warehouse, or to the Alumni offices at both Universities.

Come join us at the game and show your support for your team by donating to The Idaho Foodbank! This year, we're hoping to raise enough funds to provide food for over 18,000 meals!

Healthy Holiday Meal Class

Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank North Central Lewiston Location

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The Idaho Foodbank would like to invite you to join us in our Teaching Kitchen to enjoy some healthy holiday recipes and learn how to offer a healthier holiday meal to your family. Participants will receive nutritional information, enjoy healthy holiday dishes, and all recipes prepared during class. Space is limited so register early. You can call our Lewiston branch to register at 208-577-2682 or register online www.idahofoodbank.org/events/

Location

3331 10th st.
lewiston, Idaho 83501

Waq'iswiisa Community Cooking Class

Sponsored by:Nimiipuu Health

Nimiipuu Health Diabetes Coordinator Marissa, along with Kesha Barden, the Nutrition Education Specialist with The Idaho Foodbank, will lead participants in cooking a low sodium Thanksgiving meal. Marissa will provide diabetic education and Kesha will provide supplemental nutritional education about low sodium foods. There will be delicious food, engaging activities and door prizes. For more information or to register contact Marissa at Nimiipuu health 208-843-2271 ext. 2849

Location

111 Bever Grade
Lapwai, ID 83540

Giving Games

Sponsored by:Idaho Central Credit Union and Boise States E Sports

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Get ready for epic battles and heartwarming generosity as Boise State Esports presents the Giving Games charity tournament. Throughout the week, teams will face off in various esports titles, battling it out for supremacy and bragging rights.
The Giving Games Charity Tournament event, presented by Idaho Central Credit Union, will feature games like Call of Duty, Rocket League, and College Football 25. Hosted by Boise State Esports on Wednesday November 13th 6-9 pm, Thursday 14th 6-9 pm, Friday 15th 6-9 pm and Saturday November 16, 12-7 PM, the event benefits the Idaho Foodbank, where donations help provide meals for those in need.

The true measure of success in the Giving Games isn’t just about winning matches; it’s about the funds raised for the Idaho Food Bank.

Teams interested in participating can sign up for a donation of $1,000 and $2,000 to have your organization's logo present at the event.

Every $5 raised helps The Idaho Foodbank provide food for up to 15 meals.

Location

301 S Capitol Blvd
Boise, Idaho 83702

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