It's that turkey time of the year! Come join Barrie's Ski & Sports for their 16th annual Cranksgiving event. 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 box 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 10:00am November 18th.

Want to continue the fun? Grab your bike and meet us at 10:00am at Barrie's Ski and Sports on Saturday, November 18th as we peddle the remaining precious proteins to the food bank warehouse.

For more information you can contact the Pocatello branch at 208-233-8811.

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The Pocatello Police Department has launched its 5th annual “Give the Cops a Bird” turkey drive! All proceeds go directly to the local Idaho Foodbank to help feed the hungry in our community. Frozen turkeys and monetary donations will be accepted through Friday, November 17th 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!

Cupcake Wine is partnering with The Idaho Foodbank in their annual Joy of Giving Program. Cupcake will be donating to The Idaho Foodbank to help Idahoans facing food insecurity.

Please bring nonperishable food items to your local Pacific Steel and Recycling location between November 1st- 20th to be donated to the Idaho Foodbank.

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The fierce rivalry between the University of Idaho and Idaho State University takes a back seat to a more important mission during this year's Rivalry Week. The ISU Alumni Association and University of Idaho Alumni are teaming up to tackle hunger in Idaho by launching a week-long food drive in support of the Idaho Food Bank.

From Monday, November 13, to Saturday, November 18, Bengal and Vandal alumni, supporters and fans are encouraged to join forces in the fight against hunger. The initiative, aptly named "Vandals and Bengals: Tackling Hunger Together," aims to make a significant impact on the lives of Idahoans facing food insecurity.

The Idaho Food Bank (IFB) plays a crucial role in alleviating hunger across the state by distributing food to local partner agencies, schools and individuals in need. IFB’s tireless efforts have made a significant difference in the lives of countless Idaho residents, particularly during these challenging times.

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CBS Channel 2 hosts the Great Idaho Food Drive. This year the food drive runs from October 30th to November 20th. The drop off will Les Schwab is on November 20th. This year's participants are:
CBS2
KBOI and KIZN 92.3
Two Men and a Truck
West Mark Credit Union

Last year we brought in 34,734 pounds of food. This year, our goal is 50,000 pounds of food and $2500

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Bluebird Express Car Wash is holding a "Tunnel of Terror" event on Saturday, October 28 from 7pm -9pm. Stop by Bluebird Carwash at 1475 S. Silverston Way for a hauntingly fun car wash experience. Proceeds will benefit The Idaho Foodbank.

Eleven Albertsons stores across the state are collecting donations that will be provided to nonprofits across Idaho. At many stores, customers will be given the opportunity to donate to The Idaho Foodbank when they pay for their purchases. These donations come to The Foodbank in the form of gift cards that we provide to our community partners to support their food distribution programs and families.

On Saturday, October 21st, The Grand Teton Council of The Boy Scouts of America will be hosting their annual food drive, Scouting for Food. Scouts will have drop off locations all throughout Southeast Idaho to collect food for Idahoan's facing food insecurity from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For food safety reasons, perishable and home-canned items cannot be accepted at this event. Join the Grand Teton Council on Saturday, October 21st as they support neighbors in need during the 2023 Scouting for Food.

Maverik's customers and team members will once again round up their cash and credit transactions to the nearest dollar (OR MORE) to help fight hunger and benefit The Idaho Foodbank.

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