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November 8| 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Scouting for Food – Southwest Idaho

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.

 

Scouting for Food Collection Sites

Tapawingo District

Idaho Food Bank
3630 E Commercial St
Meridian

9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Meridian Food Bank
133 W. Broadway
Meridian
9am – 1pm

Eagle Food Bank
310 E State St
Eagle
9am -12pm

St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
3209 W Overland Rd
Boise
9am -12pm

El-Ada
2024 American Legion Blvd, St 2
Mountain Home
9am -12pm


Owyhee District

Nampa 1st Church of the Nazarene
601 16th Ave. South
Nampa
West Parking Lot
10am – 3pm

Oasis Food Center
506 W Simplot Blvd
Caldwell
9am -2:30pm

Kuna Community Food Pantry
260 W. 4th St
Kuna

Middleton United Methodist Church
104 East Main St
Middleton
9am -12:30pm

Middleton Food Pantry
307 E 1st St
Middleton
9am – 1pm

Treasure Valley Community College Parking lot
205 @ 6th Ave
Caldwell
9am – 12pm

The Hub
Marsing
Drop off donations Monday-Thursday

El-Ada
15 W Colorado Ave
Homedale
9am -12:00pm

DJ Pilgrims Market
102 N Plymouth Ave
New Plymouth
9am – 2pm

Albertson
405 S Main St
Payette
9am – 2pm

Albertsons
1410 Westpark Plaza
Ontario
9am – 2pm

Fruitland Assembly of God
100 S Whitley Dr
Fruitland
9am – 2pm

Weiser Love, Inc.
8 E Idaho St
Weiser

M&W Market
424 Main St
Nyssa

Vale Food Pantry
252 B St W
Vale


Snake River District

Twin Falls
Smiths
Fred Meyer’s

Kimberely
Ridley’s

Burley
Smiths
Stokes

Jerome
Ridley’s

Bellevue
Bellevue City Hall [NEW LOCATION]

Buhl
West End Ministerial Association [NEW LOCATION]

Other Donation Center Locations:

First Presbyterian Church
262 E Ave J
Jerome

Mustard Seed
702 Main Ave W
Twin Falls

Salvation Army
348 5th Ave N
Twin Falls

South Central Community Action Center
Burley

Date
November 8
Time
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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MOUNTAIN WEST COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Additional Idaho Foodbank Causes

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Meat Bingo- in North Central

Sponsored by:St. Joseph Regional Medical Center

Join us to win "MEAT" at Meat BINGO at the Corner Villa in Lewiston, Idaho. Sign up in advance to grab your spot and play to support the Idaho Foodbank. Thank you St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for sponsoring the meat baskets. Monday, January 12th at Corner Villa- BINGO!

Location

2110 14th Ave.
Lewiston, ID 83501

Jollymores January FUNdraisers for the Idaho Foodbank

Sponsored by:Jollymore's Fine Dining

Jollymore's Fine Dining in Lewiston, Idaho is promoting the Idaho Foodbank in the month of January! Great promotions, raising money for a great cause. Proceeds from ticket sales to the 4 Course Brunch, 5 Course Wine Pairing Dinner, and the Whiskey Tasting Events will go to the North Central Idaho Foodbank. Donations from the lunch/dessert special and starters will continue in the month of January! Please contact Jollymore's for tickets to the events at 1516 Main Street, Lewiston, Idaho.

Location

1516 Main Street
Lewiston, ID 83501

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!